Quantitative Analyst

Recruiter:

ClarkHouse

Job Ref:

JHB001396/QM

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An amazing opportunity has risen for a Quantitative Analyst to be based in Cape Town.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Data analysis
Portfolio construction
Holistic risk and scenario analysis
Fund specific risk analysis, performance and attribution
Fund factor deconstruction and representation (including ESG)
Instrument valuation (including derivatives)
Back-testing, forecasting and simulations
Determines the efficacy of existing and new financial models, products, and analytics.
Coordinates with other quantitative analysts to develop systems and tools to support the quantitative infrastructure, and provide appropriate representation / visualization.
Supports product development teams through quantitative validations and solutions.
Establishes data collection and processing methods, and recommends updates when necessary.
Interprets quantitative analysis and prepares reports (written and/or oral) for generic consumption.
Performs other related duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Honours degree in Math, Science, or related field required; Masters degree preferred.
Minimum 3 years experience in financial services environment
Programming experience will be an advantage Skills
Advanced knowledge of mathematics and statistics.
Excellent analytical, modelling and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Sound knowledge of SQL databases.
Knowledge and/or experience in Microsoft Power BI will be beneficial.
Proficiency in Python (or an equivalent scientific programming language such as R, C++ or Java) and the Microsoft Office suite is non-negotiable.

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