Market-Making Data Scientist — 3-Month Contract

Boardroom Appointments; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Specialist Data Scientist for a 3-month contract in Sandton, South Africa. The role involves developing market-making models, optimizing data processes, and implementing machine learning techniques, particularly in financial contexts. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in data analytics and strong coding skills in Python, as well as a solid understanding of financial derivatives and trading systems. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a dynamic financial environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in data analytics, machine learning, and quantitative analysis.
• Hands-on experience with coding in Python and using data visualization tools.
• Strong understanding of financial products, capital markets, derivatives, and treasury operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and optimization of market-making models.
• Conduct back testing and research to improve current models.
• Analyze high-frequency trading data to identify patterns and trends.
• Implement machine learning techniques to predict short-term price movements.

Skills

Machine learning techniques

Data analysis

Python

SQL

AWS

Data visualization tools

Tools

SageMaker

QuickSight

Azure DevOps

ServiceNow

Job description

A recruitment agency seeks a Specialist Data Scientist for a 3-month contract in Sandton, South Africa. The role involves developing market-making models, optimizing data processes, and implementing machine learning techniques, particularly in financial contexts. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience in data analytics and strong coding skills in Python, as well as a solid understanding of financial derivatives and trading systems. This opportunity offers a chance to work in a dynamic financial environment.