Remote Quantitative Analyst — Trading Models & Risk

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Analyst to join a fully remote team supporting a global financial operation in Soweto, Gauteng. You will develop mathematical models and statistical techniques to analyze markets and price instruments.

The role demands strong self-motivation, excellent virtual collaboration, and a strong academic background in a quantitative field with a passion for financial innovation.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background in a quantitative field.
• Experience building mathematical models and statistical techniques.
• Excellent programming skills with modern languages.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical models and statistical techniques to analyze financial markets and price complex instruments.
• Manage risk through quantitative methods and data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to develop trading strategies.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Analyst to join a fully remote team supporting a global financial operation in Soweto, Gauteng. You will develop mathematical models and statistical techniques to analyze markets and price instruments.

The role demands strong self-motivation, excellent virtual collaboration, and a strong academic background in a quantitative field with a passion for financial innovation.