Head Quants: Acquisition Scorecard

nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg seeks a seasoned professional to oversee a team focused on risk management, ensuring adherence to best practices and regulatory frameworks. The ideal candidate will manage a high-performing team, develop superior solutions, and contribute to business strategy through analytics. Strong quantitative skills and at least 6 years of experience in the financial sector are essential. Leadership and stakeholder engagement experience are also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant analytical experience in the financial industry.
• Proven leadership experience including managing teams and strategic planning.
• Experience in scorecard development, risk modeling, or quantitative strategy.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to developing superior solutions that meet business requirements.
• Ensure product design aligns with business specifications.
• Manage team performance and create an environment for optimal performance.

Skills

Quantitative analytical techniques

Data modeling

Reporting tools (Python, R, SQL, SAS)

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory alignment

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Quantitative Finance, or related discipline

Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Job description

To manage and oversee a team responsible for the development and maintenance of best practice models and assessment strategies in line with regulations (where applicable) in order to facilitate world class risk management. Provide input into strategic objectives and ensure delivery thereof.

Job Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of differentiated, superior solutions (solution engineering) that meet stakeholder and business requirements.
• Ensure product and/or solution design is congruent with the required business specifications.
• Enable the realisation of the financial business benefits accruing including minimisation of operational costs.
• Contribute to the development of differentiated, superior solutions (solution engineering) that meet stakeholder and business requirements.
• Ensure business needs are met through consistent engagement and assistance to business, Provide stakeholders with appropriate insights and enable business growth through delivering analytical results, recommendations, research, analytical methods, appropriate systems and market insights.
• Understand internal and/or external client needs and requirements.
• Ensure transformational target are met.
• Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in Nedbank culture building initiatives, business strategy, and CSI.
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise, ensuring personal and professional growth.
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and values, leading by example.
• Participate in the development and implement action plans to address issues raised in culture surveys to improve results.
• Create a client service culture.
• Achieve operational excellence.
• Encourage team to generate innovative ideas and share knowledge.
• Manage performance of staff by implementing performance agreements and ensuring a clear vision. Mentor and coach staff on identified performance gaps.
• Motivate staff to perform and contribute to the success of the business by creating environment of teamwork through engaging with staff (sharing information) and encouraging participation in decision making processes.
• Follow the recruitment process when recruiting talent.
• Maintain a high performing team and ensure an environment for optimal performance is created by identifying talent pool through career conversations, using the talent grid principles and developing talent retention programmes.
• Ensure self and staff understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and values by leading by example and re-enforcing values during meetings
• Manage the onboarding process of new employees. Produce results in line with business strategy and requirements.
• Ensure team has been allocated with a Balance Scorecard with clear measurements.
• Evaluate team performance in accordance to key indicators in Balance Scorecard Design Development Plans of the team guided by the Career Pathing framework.

Professional Exposure

• Strong proficiency in quantitative analytical techniques, data modeling, and reporting tools (e.g., Python, R, SQL, SAS).
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, change management, and strategic planning.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Quantitative Finance, or a related quantitative discipline.

Preferred Qualification:

• Postgraduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, or Financial Engineering.
• Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM, or CQF are highly advantageous.

Minimum Experience Level

• Minimum6 years of relevant analytical experience in the financial industry, with a strong focus on scorecard development, risk modeling, or quantitative strategy.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing teams, performance coaching, and strategic planning.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, regulatory alignment, and business strategy execution.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Change management
• Client service principles
• Communication Strategies
• Diversity management
• Relevant regulatory knowledge
• Strategic planning
• Business writing skills
• Earning Trust
• Coaching
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Business Acumen
• Driving for Results
• Planning and Organizing
• Delegation and Empowerment

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