Remote Lead Quantitative Strategist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Lead Quantitative Analyst to join a fully remote trading strategy team at a cutting-edge hedge fund. The role centers on designing, implementing, and refining sophisticated trading algorithms and financial models, with emphasis on translating research into practical strategies.

The successful candidate will drive alpha generation through advanced numerical methods, work with portfolio managers across locations, and mentor junior quants while enjoying the

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
• 7+ years in quantitative research or trading in the financial industry.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, with libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, time-series analysis, ML, and data mining techniques.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and portfolio theory.
• Experience with large datasets and SQL.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and research capabilities.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote setting with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and backtest quantitative trading strategies across asset classes.
• Build and maintain high-performance trading systems and execution algorithms.
• Conduct rigorous statistical analysis and data mining to identify market inefficiencies.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to understand investment objectives and risk parameters.
• Develop predictive models for market movements, volatility, and other financial variables.
• Implement real-time risk management systems and monitoring tools.
• Optimize algorithms for performance, scalability, and robustness.
• Stay abreast of academic research and industry trends in quantitative finance.
• Mentor junior quantitative analysts and contribute to technical growth.
• Document research findings, model designs, and implementations.

Skills

Python

C++

Statistical modeling

Time-series analysis

Machine learning

Data mining

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

SQL

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Lead Quantitative Analyst to join a fully remote trading strategy team at a cutting-edge hedge fund. The role centers on designing, implementing, and refining sophisticated trading algorithms and financial models, with emphasis on translating research into practical strategies.

The successful candidate will drive alpha generation through advanced numerical methods, work with portfolio managers across locations, and mentor junior quants while enjoying the