Senior Quantitative Analyst (Quant) - Remote

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from anywhere

Health and wellness benefits

Access to cutting-edge technology and–

Research resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst to join a highly skilled team on a fully remote basis. The role centers on developing and implementing sophisticated mathematical models for trading, risk management, and pricing derivatives within the Banking & Finance sector.

You will leverage advanced statistical techniques and programming skills to drive cutting-edge solutions while collaborating with a globally distributed team on challenging problems and contributing to algorithmic

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
• 5+ years experience as a Quantitative Analyst in Banking & Finance (asset management/hedge funds).
• Proficient in Python, C++, or R; strong quantitative research and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and backtest quantitative trading models and algorithms.
• Build pricing and risk models for financial instruments.
• Implement models in production using high-level programming languages.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trading opportunities and market patterns.
• Collaborate with traders, portfolio managers, and technologists to refine strategies.
• Conduct research on new quantitative techniques and methodologies.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Time series analysis

Stochastic calculus

Machine learning

Python

C++

R

Financial markets knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a quantitative field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quantitative Analyst (Quant) to join their innovative team on a fully remote basis. This role is central to developing and implementing sophisticated mathematical models for trading strategies, risk management, and pricing derivatives within the Banking & Finance sector. You will leverage advanced statistical techniques and programming skills to drive cutting-edge solutions. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented quant to work on challenging problems with a globally distributed team, contributing directly to the firm's algorithmic trading success.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and backtest complex quantitative trading models and algorithms.
• Build and maintain sophisticated pricing and risk management models for various financial instruments.
• Implement models in production environments using high-level programming languages.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trading opportunities and market patterns.
• Collaborate with traders, portfolio managers, and technologists to refine strategies.
• Conduct rigorous research on new quantitative techniques and methodologies.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience as a Quantitative Analyst in the Banking & Finance industry, preferably in asset management or hedge funds.
• Expertise in statistical modeling, time series analysis, stochastic calculus, and machine learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or R.
• Strong understanding of financial markets and trading strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a passion for quantitative research.

Benefits

• Top-tier compensation package including base salary and significant performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and research resources.
• Challenging and intellectually stimulating work on global financial markets.