Senior Quantitative Analyst

Isilumko Staffing; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is looking for a candidate skilled in analyzing and enhancing trading systems within a complex financial environment. The ideal individual will bridge technical teams and business stakeholders, focusing on trading solution improvements and risk analysis. Required expertise includes strong experience in Cross-Asset Trading, familiarity with derivatives trading, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++. Responsibilities include project management and providing support to internal teams.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Cross-Asset Trading and Risk with a focus on quantitative analysis.
• Proficiency in trading platforms such as Front Arena, Murex, or Calypso.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse and document trading functionalities.
• Lead the design of future trading integration requirements using APIs.
• Provide expert-level support and training to internal teams.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Risk management

Cross-Asset Trading

Client relationship management

Education

BSc in Mathematical Sciences

BSc Financial Engineering

BSc Actuarial Science / Financial Mathematics

BEng (Engineering)

CQF (Certificate in Quantitative Finance)

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)

Tools

Front Arena

Murex

Calypso

Python

C++

C#

Java

R

MATLAB

SQL

VBA

Job description

Job Description

Overview

This role focuses on analysing, enhancing, and supporting trading systems and integrations within a complex financial environment. The successful candidate will bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders while driving trading solution improvements and risk analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse and document existing non-linear trading functionalities and their business applications.
• Evaluate financial costs related to risk and uncertainty.
• Lead the design and solutioning of future trading integration requirements using APIs and backend systems.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure effective communication and successful delivery of ongoing projects.
• Provide expert-level support and training to internal teams and platform users.
• Conduct regular product reviews and recommend enhancements to align with evolving market demands.

Qualifications

• BSc in Mathematical Sciences (Computational Science)
• BSc Financial Engineering
• BSc Actuarial Science / Financial Mathematics
• BEng (Engineering)
• CQF (Certificate in Quantitative Finance)
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)

Experience & Skills

• Strong experience in Cross-Asset Trading and Risk (CATR) with a focus on quantitative analysis
• Exposure to derivatives trading, particularly volatility products
• Knowledge of XVA valuations and analytics
• Proficiency in trading platforms such as Front Arena, Murex, or Calypso

Technical Skills:

• Programming: Python, C++, C#, Java, R, MATLAB
• Data & scripting: SQL, VBA

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including system analysis and data interpretation
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven project management experience across the full project lifecycle
• Solid understanding of financial modelling and risk management practices
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong client relationship management skills
• Strategic thinking with the ability to align initiatives to broader business objectives
• Adaptability in a fast-changing financial and technological environment