Senior Quantitative Analyst - Remote: Trading, Risk & ML

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Híbrido; ZAR 2.501.000 - 3.835.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Performance-based bonuses

Remote setup support

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Learning & development

Flexible working hours

High-performance computing resources

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst for a remote role. You will design and implement advanced quantitative models for trading, risk, and pricing, collaborating with a distributed team of traders, engineers, and data scientists.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, 5+ years of experience, and expert Python/C++/R skills, plus ML framework experience. This remote position offers flexible hours, strong compensation, and opportunities for professional

Formación

• Master's or Ph.D. in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Financial Engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, or data science within the finance industry.
• Expert proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, or R, with a focus on scientific computing libraries.
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, derivatives, and stochastic calculus.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and big data technologies is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively and communicate clearly in a remote, collaborative environment.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and deploy advanced quantitative models for trading, risk management, and pricing.
• Conduct rigorous statistical analysis, back-testing, and validation of model performance.
• Collaborate closely with traders, portfolio managers, and engineers in a virtual setting.
• Develop and implement machine learning algorithms for financial applications.
• Optimize trading strategies and risk control mechanisms using quantitative techniques.
• Research and stay current with the latest advancements in quantitative finance and data science.
• Document models and methodologies thoroughly for peer review and internal use.
• Contribute to the development of the firm's quantitative infrastructure and tooling.

Conocimientos

Python

C++

R

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Educación

Master's or PhD in Mathematics/Statistics/CS/Financial Engineering

Herramientas

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst for a remote role. You will design and implement advanced quantitative models for trading, risk, and pricing, collaborating with a distributed team of traders, engineers, and data scientists.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, 5+ years of experience, and expert Python/C++/R skills, plus ML framework experience. This remote position offers flexible hours, strong compensation, and opportunities for professional