Senior Quantitative Business Analyst

Boardroom Appointments; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Quantitative Business Analyst for a hybrid position. The successful candidate will analyze financial models, design risk analysis processes, and engage with stakeholders for business development. Relevant experience in financial markets and a strong educational background in quantitative disciplines are essential, as well as proficiency in SQL.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of quantitative and risk analysis experience.
• Experience with financial markets and trading lifecycle.
• Certifications like FRM, PRM, or CFA are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Construct and analyze financial models for pricing and risk.
• Design and troubleshoot analysis processes.
• Collaborate on system incidents and business development.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Relevant degree

Post-graduate qualification in Mathematical Finance

Tools

SQL

Job description

About the job: Senior Quantitative Business Analyst

Hybrid position

Minimum requirements:

1. Minimum of 4 years relevant, quantitative, risk, and business analysis experience
2. Financial markets knowledge is a MUST
3. Markets related experience
4. Relevant Investment Banking experience
5. Experience working with relevant systems (technical background beneficial)
6. Relevant degree
7. Post-graduate qualification in Mathematical Finance or related quantitative discipline
8. Additional certifications like FRM, PRM, CFA are beneficial
9. Experience in designing and implementing integrated solutions and quantitative systems in Capital Markets
10. Working knowledge of SQL and data analysis skills
11. Knowledge of multi-asset classes and trade lifecycle is beneficial
12. Business process modeling and data validation skills
13. Attention to detail with a strategic overview
14. Good communication and interpersonal skills
15. Self-starter with problem-solving skills
16. Ability to plan and communicate effectively
17. Assertiveness and persistence in a front office environment
18. Strong interest in financial markets

Responsibilities:

1. Construct and analyze financial models (e.g., product pricing, scenario analysis)
2. Design, test, and troubleshoot pricing and risk analysis processes
3. Analyze system capabilities and data flows
4. Perform data analysis to identify and solve problems
5. Analyze and implement software solutions
6. Test and validate logic and processes
7. Collaborate on resolving system incidents
8. Participate in weekly support rotations
9. Identify new opportunities and trends in the macro-environment
10. Recommend process and system improvements
11. Engage with stakeholders for business development and system enhancement planning
12. Translate business requirements into technical specifications
13. Consolidate knowledge articles and training materials
14. Coordinate with service providers for integration activities
15. Monitor benefits and measure outcomes against business cases