Market Risk Analyst | Mathematical Finance | Risk & Pricing Modelling

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CFA021288/Stef

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

600 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you passionate about solving complex financial problems, building quantitative models, and driving business decisions through data?

An exciting opportunity exists for a talented Quantitative Analyst to join a high-performing team at the forefront of financial markets, pricing, and risk analytics.

POSITION INFO:

What you'll be doing:

Develop and enhance pricing and risk management solutions
Build, test, and maintain quantitative models for pricing, scenario analysis, and financial forecasting
Analyse large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
Translate complex business requirements into technical solutions
Design, test, and implement quantitative systems and applications
Validate model outputs, data flows, and business processes
Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
Investigate and resolve system and production-related issues
Collaborate with stakeholders across business, technology, and quantitative teams
Contribute to innovative solutions that create measurable business value

What we're looking for:

Degree in Mathematical Finance, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline
Postgraduate qualification advantageous
Minimum 3–5 years of quantitative, risk, business analysis, or financial modelling experience
Strong SQL and data analysis capability
Experience with quantitative systems design, testing, and implementation
Understanding of financial markets, pricing methodologies, and risk management concepts
Exposure to business process modelling and systems analysis
Knowledge of multiple asset classes and trade lifecycles is highly beneficial

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

Naturally curious and analytical
Passionate about financial markets and quantitative modelling
A problem solver who enjoys tackling complex challenges
Comfortable working with both technical and business stakeholders
Driven by continuous learning and professional growth
Motivated by innovation and delivering impactful solutions

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong quantitative professional looking to take the next step in their career while working on challenging, high-impact projects.

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