Strategy Delivery Consultant

Penny The Recruiter; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Strategy Consultant with 5 years of experience in trading and financial risk. This role involves collaborating with teams to enhance trading systems, providing expert advice, and aligning projects with strategic business goals. Ideal candidates will hold a BSc in a relevant field and possess strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a Global Markets Strategy & Trading Solutions Consultant.
• Hands-on experience with trading systems.
• Ability to manage projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of trading system integrations.
• Assess financial risks to inform strategic decisions.
• Provide expert guidance on the trading platform.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Client relationship management

Adaptability

Education

BSc in Mathematical Sciences (Computational Science)

BSc in Financial Engineering

BSc in Actuarial Science

BSc in Financial Mathematics

Tools

Python

SQL

VBA

R

Matlab

Front Arena

Murex

Calypso

Job description

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse and document existing non-linear trading functionality and its integration across the business.
• Assess financial risks and quantify uncertainty to inform strategic decisions.
• Lead the design and implementation of future trading system integrations, leveraging existing APIs and backend infrastructure.
• Bridge communication between business stakeholders and technical teams to drive successful delivery of inflight and future initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance, support, and training to internal teams and clients using the trading platform.
• Conduct ongoing product assessments and propose updates to ensure alignment with market trends and business needs

What we are looking for :

• Completed BSc in Mathematical Sciences (Computational Science) / BSc in Financial Engineering / BSc in Actuarial Science or Financial Mathematics
• 5 years experience as a Global Markets Strategy & Trading Solutions Consultant

Technical Expertise :

• Hands-on experience with trading systems such as Front Arena, Murex, or Calypso
• Strong programming and data analysis skills (Python, SQL, VBA, R, Matlab)

Core Competencies :

• Advanced analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of financial risk modeling and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end, from requirements gathering to delivery
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align technology initiatives with broader business goals
• Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Client relationship management experience in a financial services or trading environment
• High adaptability in fast-paced and evolving markets

Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

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Strategy Consultant • Johannesburg, South Africa