Hybrid Senior Quantitative Analyst – Derivatives & Risk

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Johannesburg represents a leading financial institution seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility to support advanced modeling and risk management.

You will develop and validate complex models for pricing and hedging, analyze large datasets, and work with traders, risk officers, and portfolio managers to drive informed investment decisions and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field such as Finance, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a quantitative finance role.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or R with SQL experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and implement quantitative models for pricing, hedging, and risk management of derivatives.
• Perform rigorous statistical analysis on large datasets to identify market trends and risks.
• Collaborate with traders, portfolio managers, and risk officers to provide quantitative insights.
• Contribute to risk measurement systems and reporting tools.
• Stay updated on quantitative finance developments, market microstructure, and regulations.
• Automate and optimize model implementation and data analysis processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in Finance/Math/Physics/Statistics/CS

Tools

Python

C++

R

SQL

Job description

Placements24 in Johannesburg represents a leading financial institution seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst. This hybrid role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility to support advanced modeling and risk management.

You will develop and validate complex models for pricing and hedging, analyze large datasets, and work with traders, risk officers, and portfolio managers to drive informed investment decisions and regulatory compliance.