Quantitative Analyst (Quant)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Significant bonus potential

Long-term incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Remote-first with flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly skilled Quantitative Analyst to support pricing, risk, and algo trading strategies from a remote-first Stellenbosch-based setup.

You will design models, analyze data, and collaborate with traders and tech teams to deploy solutions in production, with strong growth potential in a cutting-edge environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years as Quantitative Analyst in finance (banking, hedge funds, or asset management).
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or R; ML in finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement quantitative models for financial markets.
• Perform statistical analysis and data mining on large datasets.
• Collaborate with software engineers to deploy models in trading platforms.
• Back-test and validate models for accuracy and robustness.
• Explain complex outputs to non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay updated on research in quantitative finance and ML.
• Contribute to quantitative infrastructure improvements.

Skills

5+ years experience

Stochastic calculus

Time series analysis

Quantitative modeling

Independent remote work

Education

Master's or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Python

C++

R

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Analyst (Quant) to join their cutting-edge team, supporting operations from Stellenbosch with a fully remote setup. This role is central to developing sophisticated mathematical models and algorithms used for pricing complex financial derivatives, risk management, and algorithmic trading strategies. You will work closely with traders, portfolio managers, and technology teams to implement and deploy these models in production environments. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented individual to contribute to innovative financial solutions and push the boundaries of quantitative finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement quantitative models for financial markets.
• Perform statistical analysis and data mining on large datasets to identify trading patterns and risk factors.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate models into trading platforms and risk systems.
• Conduct back-testing and validation of models to ensure accuracy and robustness.
• Analyze and explain complex model outputs to non-technical stakeholders.
• Stay abreast of the latest research and developments in quantitative finance and machine learning.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the firm's quantitative infrastructure and methodologies.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Significant professional experience (5+ years) as a Quantitative Analyst in investment banking, hedge funds, or asset management.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, C++, or R, and proficiency with relevant libraries.
• Strong understanding of stochastic calculus, time series analysis, and financial modeling.
• Experience with machine learning techniques and their application in finance is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote-first environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary, significant bonus potential, and long-term incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous contribution to retirement savings.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and research resources.
• Flexible working hours and the full benefits of a remote working arrangement, allowing you to work from anywhere.