Remote Senior Quantitative Analyst: Trading & Risk Models

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Fully remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and backtest sophisticated trading models and risk tools, applying stochastic calculus and time-series techniques to financial data.

Collaborate with traders and PMs to embed quantitative insights into decisions and improve performance. With 5+ years in finance, you will work independently in a remote setting, leveraging Python/C++/Java and big data tech to drive research, validation, and

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Quantitative Analyst or in a similar role within the finance sector.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, or Java, with experience in relevant scientific computing libraries.
• Solid understanding of stochastic calculus, time series analysis, econometrics, and statistical modeling.
• Experience with financial markets, derivatives, and trading strategies.
• Familiarity with large-scale data analysis and big data technologies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and backtest complex quantitative trading strategies and models.
• Implement and optimize quantitative models using high-performance programming languages.
• Conduct rigorous statistical analysis and data mining of market data to identify trading opportunities and risks.
• Validate the accuracy and performance of quantitative models and systems.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to understand their needs and integrate quantitative insights into investment decisions.
• Perform risk analysis and stress testing on portfolios and trading strategies.
• Stay current with academic research and industry trends in quantitative finance.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the firm's quantitative infrastructure.
• Clearly document research findings, model methodologies, and implementation details.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Stochastic calculus

Time series analysis

Education

Master's or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

Backtesting frameworks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst for a fully remote role. You will design, implement, and backtest sophisticated trading models and risk tools, applying stochastic calculus and time-series techniques to financial data.

Collaborate with traders and PMs to embed quantitative insights into decisions and improve performance. With 5+ years in finance, you will work independently in a remote setting, leveraging Python/C++/Java and big data tech to drive research, validation, and