Quantitative Analyst

 

Do you love analysing data quantitatively? Well then this Quantitative Analyst job is for you! Assist businesses in making financial decisions as well as managing a businesses risks. Any company needs and depends on these types of analysts, see below why you should apply.

What is a Quantitative Analyst?

A quantitative analyst is an expert who uses quantitative techniques to assist businesses to make financial decisions. Investment managers, banks, asset managers and equity firms utilise quantitative analysts to help identify successful investments and manage risks in their businesses.

 

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Quantitative Analyst Job Description

Quantitative Analyst Job Overview

A Quantitative analyst performs a variety of tasks, they help identify successful investments, manage risks as well as develop pricing reports for businesses. The back end quantitative analysts develop software to evaluate financial data.

Responsibilities of a Quantitative Analyst

• Uses mathematical and statistical techniques to solve financial issues
• Creates financial models and strategies
• Aids in the development and testing of new analytical software
• Establishes data gathering methods.
• Correlates with financial analysts
• Assess and measures a business’s performance

Quantitative Analyst Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the finance field and Postgraduate degree
• At least 3 years of experience in the industry
• Skilled programming in Python and SQL is needed
• Strong capabilities in mathematics and statistics.
• Skills in data mining and data analysis.
• Substantial financial knowledge.
• Programming skills.

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Quantitative Analyst Jobs currently open:

Senior Quantitative Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
An Exciting Opportunity in the quantitative Risk Space. My client, a highly respected organisation in the financial services sector, is looking to appoint a skilled Senior Model Risk analyst to join their risk function. This is an excellent opportunity for a quantitative professional with strong technical expertise and an interest in model risk management, validation, and control.
4 days ago


Quantitative Analyst (Predictive Modelling)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: 550000 Annually
Listed financial services company seeks a quantitative analyst in Predictive Modelling to join their group analytics department.
11 days ago


Quantitative Analyst – Credit Modelling
Location: Centurion
Salary:
Seeking a quantitative analyst – Credit Modelling.
24 days ago


Quantitative Analyst – Credit Modelling
Location: Centurion
Salary:
Seeking a quantitative analyst in Credit Modelling.
25 days ago


Quantitative Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
We are looking for a quantitative Risk Senior Consultant to join a dynamic team specializing in treasury, trading, and risk systems. This role focuses on helping clients with the design and implementation of risk management processes, operating models, and performance measurement techniques, ensuring that organizational, technological, and process changes align effectively.
7 days ago


Quantitative Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
My client is looking for a quantitative Risk Senior Consultant to join a dynamic team specializing in treasury, trading, and risk systems. This role focuses on helping clients with the design and implementation of risk management processes, operating models, and performance measurement techniques, ensuring organizational, technological, and process changes align effectively.
17 days ago


Credit Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
A leading consulting firm is looking for a Credit Risk Quant analyst, at a manager level, based in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate should possess strong academic credentials, advanced quantitative expertise, and excellent communication skills.
7 days ago


Credit Risk Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
My client is looking for a Credit Risk Quant analyst, at a manager level, based in Johannesburg. This role is within a highly dynamic consulting firm, and they are seeking a highly quantitative individual with advanced academics and strong communication skills.
7 days ago


Credit Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
My client is looking for a Credit Risk Quant analyst, at a Manager level, based in Johannesburg. This role is within a highly dynamic consulting firm and they are seeking a highly quantitative individual with advanced academics and strong communication skills.
17 days ago


Reporting Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
A dynamic financial services provider is seeking a detail-oriented Investment analyst – Reporting to join their team of investment professionals. The role focuses on performance, compliance, and risk reporting across client portfolios, with a strong emphasis on data accuracy, automation, and analytics.
17 days ago