Remote Senior Quantitative Analyst: Trading & Risk Modeling

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1.000.000 - 2.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Fully remote work

Annual performance-based bonuses

Stock options

Health insurance

Home office stipend

Professional development resources

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst for our fully remote team in the Banking & Finance sector. You will develop and implement advanced mathematical models for pricing, risk, and trading, collaborating with traders and risk officers.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, 6+ years of experience, and is proficient in Python, R, C++, or Java, with Pandas/NumPy/SciPy. This remote role offers global collaboration and client engagement.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or Ph.D. in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, or a related role within the financial services industry.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, time series analysis, machine learning, and econometrics.
• Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, C++, or Java.
• Strong experience with data manipulation and analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy).
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• Solid understanding of financial markets, instruments, and derivatives.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Superb communication skills, with the ability to explain complex quantitative concepts to non-technical audiences.

Aufgaben

• Develop, test, and implement complex quantitative models for pricing, risk management, and algorithmic trading.
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, correlations, and insights that can inform business decisions.
• Build and maintain robust data pipelines and analytical tools.
• Collaborate with traders, portfolio managers, and risk officers to understand their needs and develop tailored solutions.
• Optimize existing models and algorithms for performance and efficiency.
• Conduct research into new quantitative methodologies and technologies.
• Document models, methodologies, and findings clearly and comprehensively.
• Ensure the accuracy and reliability of model outputs and their implementation.
• Contribute to the firm's quantitative research and development initiatives.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in quantitative finance and data science.

Kenntnisse

Statistical modeling

Time series analysis

Machine learning

Econometrics

Python

R

C++

Java

Communication

Remote work

Ausbildung

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Pandas

NumPy

SciPy

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst for our fully remote team in the Banking & Finance sector. You will develop and implement advanced mathematical models for pricing, risk, and trading, collaborating with traders and risk officers.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, 6+ years of experience, and is proficient in Python, R, C++, or Java, with Pandas/NumPy/SciPy. This remote role offers global collaboration and client engagement.