Treasury Assistant / Junior Quantitative Analyst - Fully Remote

Datafin IT Recruitment; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Treasury Assistant and Junior Quantitative Analyst for a fast-growing digital banking platform in Johannesburg. Ideal for recent graduates with strong mathematical and problem-solving skills, this role involves predictive analysis, financial modeling, and cash flow forecasting. Join a forward-thinking team and contribute to innovative financial solutions in a remote working environment.

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates or up to 1 year of experience in data-heavy/finance roles.
• Ability to sit with messy data and turn it into meaningful stories.
• Must be able to work remotely with high levels of self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Predict post-merger customer behavior to influence liquidity decisions.
• Assist in customer profitability and cross-subsidisation models.
• Be trained to handle daily Treasury functions and payments.

Skills

Numerical and problem-solving ability

Model-building and data exploration

Communication skills

Education

BSc with Mathematics major

BCom with quantitative/IT/programming modules

Job description

DataFin was established in 1999. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders and a vast majority of our business is repeat business.

Duties & Responsibilities

ENVIRONMENT :

Our client a fast-growing digital banking platform redefining traditional banking through innovative technology-driven solutions is seeking a sharp curious and coachable graduate or early-career quantitative analyst to join their team as a Treasury Assistant and Junior Quantitative Analyst. This role is ideal for someone with strong mathematical skills who enjoys working with data solving complex problems and contributing to the development of innovative financial solutions. If youre a team player with a passion for uncovering how systems work and building creative approaches this opportunity could be the perfect launchpad for your career.

DUTIES :

• Behavioural Modelling :

Predict how customers will behave on their accounts post-merger to influence liquidity decisions

Funding Curve Analysis :

Help shift the bank from liability-only focus to lending / asset-informed decision-making

Customer Profitability & Cross-Subsidisation Models

Bond Trading Prep & Structuring :

Help build high-quality liquid portfolios as the bank enters the trading space

Cash Flow Forecasting (612 months)

Pricing & Competitive Analysis :

Assist in positioning the Bank in the market through accurate pricing models

Treasury Ops & Payments :

Be trained to handle daily Treasury functions and payments.

Build quantitative and financial depth in one of SAs most forward-thinking banks.

Work 1-on-1 with the Head of Treasury and be mentored into a critical role.

Help shape the future of the Banks Treasury teamfrom modelling to trading.

REQUIREMENTS :

Degree :

BSc with Mathematics major (Honours preferredespecially if straight from university)

OR BCom with strong quantitative / IT / programming modules

Fresh grads welcome or up to 1 year experience in data-heavy / finance roles

ATTRIBUTES :

Exceptional numerical and problem-solving ability

Deep interest in model-building and data exploration

Ability to sit with messy data and turn it into meaningful stories

Strong written and verbal communication

Able to work remotely with high levels of self-direction

Innovative thinker with a figure-it-out attitude

Loves a challenge and wants to grow into a critical role

Personality fit is everything humble confidence not entitled smarts

While we would really like to respond to every application should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

COMMENTS :

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Desired Experience & Qualification

Treasury Assistant Junior Quantitative Analyst Fully Remote

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Database,Corporate Risk Management,Front Office Management,Bakery,Document Control

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1