Remote Senior Quantitative Analyst - Trading Models & ML

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Health benefits

Fully remote with global collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Quantitative Analyst to join a fully remote team with an operational base near Nelspruit. You will design and implement advanced models for trading, risk management and portfolio optimization, work with large datasets, and apply machine learning and statistical techniques to deliver actionable insights.

The role requires a Master’s/PhD in a quantitative field, 5+ years in quantitative analysis, and proficiency in Python, C++, Java, and SQL, with a

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline (Master's or Ph.D.).
• 5+ years of experience in quantitative analysis, modeling, or trading strategy development.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, and SQL; strong knowledge of financial markets.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and implement quantitative models for financial markets.
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, opportunities, and risks.
• Develop trading algorithms and strategies based on rigorous quantitative research.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to integrate quantitative insights.
• Ensure robustness, scalability, and accuracy of deployed models.
• Stay updated with advancements in quantitative finance, ML, and data science.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Machine learning

Statistical modeling

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Financial Engineering/Statistics/Mathematics/Physics/Computer Science

Tools

Python

C++

Java

SQL

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Quantitative Analyst to join a fully remote team with an operational base near Nelspruit. You will design and implement advanced models for trading, risk management and portfolio optimization, work with large datasets, and apply machine learning and statistical techniques to deliver actionable insights.

The role requires a Master’s/PhD in a quantitative field, 5+ years in quantitative analysis, and proficiency in Python, C++, Java, and SQL, with a