Senior Quantitative Analyst: Financial Modeling & Risk

Amidel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,750,000; Full time

Job summary

Amidel seeks an experienced Senior Quantitative Analyst to design and implement advanced quantitative models for investment banks and financial clients. The role involves developing pricing models, risk assessment techniques, and data-driven solutions across client engagements.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in a quantitative field, 5+ years in finance, and strong analytical and communication skills to convey complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Quantitative Analyst, preferably within the banking or financial services industry.
• Master's degree in Financial Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client partners to define detailed business requirements for quantitative models and solutions.
• Assist in developing and validating pricing models for complex financial instruments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Contribute to the enhancement and optimization of existing algorithms, tools, and analytical frameworks.
• Participate in research initiatives to identify innovative quantitative methodologies that enhance trading performance and risk management strategies.
• Develop and maintain software tools for quantitative analysis, model implementation, and data visualization.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to provide insights on trading portfolios and risk exposure.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Financial Mathematics/Quantitative Finance

Tools

C#

Python

Job description

Amidel seeks an experienced Senior Quantitative Analyst to design and implement advanced quantitative models for investment banks and financial clients. The role involves developing pricing models, risk assessment techniques, and data-driven solutions across client engagements.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in a quantitative field, 5+ years in finance, and strong analytical and communication skills to convey complex ideas to non-technical stakeholders.