Remote Quantitative Analyst: Trading Models & Research

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive compensation

Health benefits package

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Quantitative Analyst for a fully remote role. You will develop, test, and implement sophisticated quantitative models used for pricing, risk management and portfolio optimization, leveraging Python, C++, and R.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field with 4+ years of experience in quantitative analysis or algorithmic trading. Remote work offers flexibility and access to advanced datasets and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field (e.g., Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science).
• 4+ years in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, or algorithmic trading within finance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine quantitative models for asset pricing, risk management, and trading strategies.
• Conduct rigorous backtesting and statistical analysis of model performance.
• Implement quantitative models using Python, C++, or R.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to translate research ideas into practical trading tools.
• Analyze large datasets to identify market inefficiencies and trading opportunities.
• Monitor model performance in live trading environments and implement adjustments as needed.
• Document models, methodologies, and research findings thoroughly.

Skills

Python

C++

R

Econometrics

Education

PhD in quantitative field

Master's in quantitative field

Tools

Pandas

SQL

NumPy

Scikit-learn

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a Quantitative Analyst for a fully remote role. You will develop, test, and implement sophisticated quantitative models used for pricing, risk management and portfolio optimization, leveraging Python, C++, and R.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s in a quantitative field with 4+ years of experience in quantitative analysis or algorithmic trading. Remote work offers flexibility and access to advanced datasets and competitive compensation.