Strategy Delivery Consultant

Psybergate Pty Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT company seeks a Global Markets Strategy & Trading Solutions Consultant to join their financial services client in Sandton. This role involves supporting strategic initiatives across the Global Markets portfolio, ensuring effective alignment and integration of trading systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise coupled with advanced analytical and project management skills, playing a critical role in the success of trading operations.

Qualifications

• Completed BSc in Mathematical Sciences / Financial Engineering / Actuarial Science / Financial Mathematics.
• 5 years experience as a Global Markets Strategy & Trading Solutions Consultant.
• Hands-on experience with trading systems (Front Arena, Murex, Calypso).
• Strong programming and data analysis skills (Python, SQL, VBA, R, Matlab).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to analyze and document trading functionality.
• Assess financial risks and quantify uncertainty.
• Lead design and implementation of future trading systems.
• Bridge communication between stakeholders and technical teams.
• Provide expert guidance and training on trading platform.
• Conduct ongoing product assessments and propose updates.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project management

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Adaptability

Education

BSc in Mathematical Sciences

BSc in Financial Engineering

BSc in Actuarial Science

BSc in Financial Mathematics

Tools

Front Arena

Murex

Calypso

Python

SQL

VBA

Matlab

Job description

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.
We are looking for aGlobal Markets Strategy & Trading Solutions Consultant / Strategy Delivery Consultantto join our financial services client based in Sandton for a12-months contractrole.


We are seeking aGlobal Markets Strategy & Trading Solutions Consultant to support the delivery of strategic initiatives across Global Markets portfolio. This role plays a critical part in aligning the company's global trading strategies with its broader business objectives, ensuring seamless integration and optimized performance of our trading systems.
What you will be doing:

• 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.

Desired Skills:

• Front Arena
• Murex
• Calypso
• Python
• SQL
• VBA
• Matlab