Remote Senior Quantitative Analyst - Trading & ML Leader

Placements24; Durban; Híbrido; ZAR 2.487.000 - 3.814.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance-based bonuses

Remote work stipend

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst to join their team on a fully remote basis. You'll design trading algorithms, build models, and analyze data to drive investment decisions.

The role requires advanced degrees and 7+ years in quantitative analysis, with strong Python/C++/R skills and expertise in time-series and derivatives. You will collaborate with traders and PMs, backtest strategies, and stay abreast of new techniques, enjoying flexible hours and a remote-friendly

Formación

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field required.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong programming in Python, C++, or R with numerical libraries.
• Experience with derivatives and risk management is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, test, and implement quantitative trading algorithms.
• Build and maintain statistical and ML models for market prediction.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trading opportunities.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers to integrate insights.
• Backtest and evaluate performance of models.
• Stay updated on latest quantitative finance and data science.

Conocimientos

Python

C++

R

Time-series modeling

Machine learning

Quantitative finance

Remote collaboration

Educación

Master's or PhD in Mathematics/Statistics/Physics/CS

Herramientas

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

ML libraries

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst to join their team on a fully remote basis. You'll design trading algorithms, build models, and analyze data to drive investment decisions.

The role requires advanced degrees and 7+ years in quantitative analysis, with strong Python/C++/R skills and expertise in time-series and derivatives. You will collaborate with traders and PMs, backtest strategies, and stay abreast of new techniques, enjoying flexible hours and a remote-friendly