Lead Quantitative Analyst (Quant)

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible remote work arrangement

Access to advanced computing resources

Opportunity for long-term engagement

Challenging, intellectuallystimulating

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Quantitative Analyst for a cutting-edge fintech client, initially based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, with flexible remote work. This senior contractor role involves building advanced pricing, risk, and algorithmic trading models, and deploying them with traders and engineers.

You will mentor junior quants, drive innovation, validate models, back-test rigorously, and stay abreast of academic research and industry best practices in quantitative finance.

Formación

• PhD or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
• 5+ years as a Quantitative Analyst in finance (investment banking, hedge funds, asset management or fintech).
• Strong programming and production deployment experience.
• Excellent understanding of financial markets, trading strategies, and risk management principles.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and implement complex quantitative models for financial markets (e.g., derivatives pricing, risk analytics, algorithmic trading).
• Validate and back-test model performance rigorously.
• Collaborate with software engineers to deploy models into production systems.
• Conduct research into new quantitative techniques and financial instruments.
• Mentor and guide junior quantitative analysts.
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and insights for trading strategies.
• Present complex findings and model specifications to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Stay current with academic research and industry best practices in quantitative finance.

Conocimientos

Derivatives pricing

Risk management

Quantitative modelling

Production deployment

Educación

PhD or Master’s in quantitative field

Herramientas

Python

C++

R

Machine Learning

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge financial technology firm, is seeking an exceptional Lead Quantitative Analyst (Quant) to join their dynamic team, initially based in Mossel Bay, Western Cape , with the flexibility of a remote work arrangement. This senior role will involve developing sophisticated mathematical models for pricing, risk management, and algorithmic trading strategies. You will be instrumental in driving innovation, mentoring junior quants, and collaborating with traders, developers, and other stakeholders to implement these models in production. The ideal candidate possesses a PhD or Master's in a quantitative field, a strong programming background, and a deep understanding of financial markets. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on complex, challenging problems in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment. As a contractor, you will enjoy a high degree of autonomy and the ability to contribute significantly to the firm's technological advancements. We are looking for a self-starter who can thrive in an environment where innovation and rigorous analysis are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement complex quantitative models for financial markets (e.g., derivatives pricing, risk analytics, algorithmic trading).


• Validate and back-test model performance rigorously.


• Collaborate closely with software engineers to deploy models into production systems.


• Conduct research into new quantitative techniques and financial instruments.


• Mentor and guide junior quantitative analysts.


• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, insights, and potential trading strategies.


• Present complex findings and model specifications to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Stay current with academic research and industry best practices in quantitative finance.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in a highly quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.


• 5+ years of experience as a Quantitative Analyst in investment banking, hedge funds, asset management, or fintech.


• Proven expertise in developing and implementing financial models, particularly in derivatives pricing or risk management.


• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, R, or similar languages.


• Experience with machine learning techniques and statistical modeling is a plus.


• Excellent understanding of financial markets, trading strategies, and risk management principles.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


• Ability to work independently and lead projects effectively.


• Must have the legal right to work as a contractor in South Africa.

Benefits

• Highly competitive contractor rate.


• Flexible remote work arrangement.


• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge financial technology and modeling.


• Potential for long-term engagement and involvement in significant projects.


• Access to advanced computing resources and datasets.


• Challenging and intellectually stimulating work environment.