Senior Quantitative Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Performance bonuses

Equity participation

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is sourcing a Senior Quantitative Analyst for a fully remote global team. You will design, develop, and deploy sophisticated trading strategies, build data pipelines, and work with traders to optimize execution.

The role demands deep expertise in quantitative finance, machine learning, and distributed computing, with a track record of alpha generation and robust risk management. Candidates should hold a Masters/PhD in a quantitative field and at least five years of experience, with

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in quantitative field such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, CS, Physics.
• Minimum 5 years in quantitative research or algorithmic trading.
• Strong programming in Python/C++/Java/R; experience with ML and econometrics.

Responsibilities

• Research, backtest, and deploy quantitative trading strategies across asset classes.
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and predictive signals.
• Build and maintain high-frequency trading infrastructure and algorithms.
• Collaborate with PMs to refine strategies and execution.
• Optimize models for performance, robustness, and scalability.
• Stay updated on research in quantitative finance, ML, and data science.
• Contribute to institutional knowledge through research and sharing.
• Ensure integrity and efficiency of trading systems and data pipelines.
• Perform risk management analysis for quantitative strategies.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

R

Statistical modeling

Time-series analysis

Machine learning

Education

Master's or PhD in quantitative field

Tools

Spark

Hadoop

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading quantitative investment firm, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantitative Analyst to join their fully remote global team. This role is central to designing, developing, and implementing sophisticated quantitative trading strategies and models. The successful candidate will leverage advanced mathematical, statistical, and programming skills to analyze vast datasets, identify market inefficiencies, and generate profitable trading signals. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced quant professional to work from anywhere, contributing to cutting-edge financial innovation and driving significant alpha generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, develop, backtest, and deploy quantitative trading strategies across various asset classes.
• Analyze large, complex datasets to identify patterns, correlations, and predictive signals.
• Build and maintain high-frequency trading infrastructure and algorithms.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers and traders to refine strategies and execution.
• Optimize existing models for performance, robustness, and scalability.
• Stay abreast of the latest research in quantitative finance, machine learning, and data science.
• Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital through research papers and internal knowledge sharing.
• Ensure the integrity and efficiency of trading systems and data pipelines.
• Perform risk management analysis for quantitative trading strategies.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in quantitative research, algorithmic trading, or a related quant role.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, Java, or R.
• Proven experience with statistical modeling, time-series analysis, machine learning, and econometrics.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, trading mechanisms, and derivative pricing.
• Experience with large-scale data analysis and distributed computing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and productively in a fully remote, global team environment.
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package including a significant base salary, substantial performance-based bonuses, and potential equity participation. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance are provided. The company fosters a culture of innovation and continuous learning, with significant investment in professional development and access to state-of-the-art research tools and resources. This role is fully remote, offering unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere while contributing to a world-class quantitative investment firm, with support operations potentially linked to regions like Upington, Northern Cape .