Senior Remote Quantitative Analytics Leader

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Paid time off

100% remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Quantitative Analyst to lead advanced financial modeling and risk management. The role is 100% remote, ideal for a seasoned professional seeking to make an impact from anywhere.

You will develop pricing models, assess market risk, and implement trading strategies. The successful candidate will lead a team of quantitative analysts, mentor colleagues, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with traders and technology teams.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s in a quantitative field (Math, Physics, Statistics, CS or Financial Engineering).
• 8+ years of quantitative analysis experience with leadership.
• Strong knowledge of stochastic calculus, time series, econometrics, and ML.
• Proficient in Python, C++, and R for modeling and deployment.
• Deep understanding of derivatives, risk management, and financial markets.
• Excellent communication and remote-leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex quantitative models for derivatives pricing, risk management, and portfolio optimization.
• Conduct rigorous statistical analysis and back-testing of models to ensure accuracy and robustness.
• Develop and deploy algorithms for algorithmic trading strategies.
• Collaborate with traders, portfolio managers, and technology teams to integrate quantitative solutions into production systems.
• Mentor and guide a team of quantitative analysts, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Stay abreast of the latest academic research and industry trends in quantitative finance.
• Present complex findings and model methodologies to senior management and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ensure models comply with regulatory requirements and internal risk policies.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of the quantitative research team.
• Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code in languages like Python, C++, or R.

Skills

Python

C++

R

Machine learning

Time series analysis

Stochastic calculus

Econometrics

Derivatives pricing

Education

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

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Quantitative Analyst to lead advanced financial modeling and risk management. The role is 100% remote, ideal for a seasoned professional seeking to make an impact from anywhere.

You will develop pricing models, assess market risk, and implement trading strategies. The successful candidate will lead a team of quantitative analysts, mentor colleagues, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with traders and technology teams.