Quantitative Analyst

Recruiter:

CA Financial Appointments

Job Ref:

53349

Date posted:

Friday, September 9, 2022

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

JOB SUMMARY:
Quantitative Analyst with strong Python programming skills sought!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Exceptional opportunity available for a junior Quantitative Analyst to join an award-winning investment team! This role will allow you the opportunity to gain experience with quantitative analysis in asset pricing and allocation. The role falls within the credit funds space and will include credit research and credit risk analysis. Our ideal candidate will have strong Python & R programming skills and a keen interest in joining an investment team. Sound interesting?

Responsibilities:

Development of quantitative analysis and tools
Developing data models
Investment model validation
Ensuring by assessment, the effectiveness of data models
Research and analysis, and credit analysis across sectors covering capital structure, profitability, liquidity, solvency etc.
Monitor risk adjusted return of the credit world
Counterparty interaction

Requirements

Minimum of a completed post graduate qualification within the Finance/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Engineering sciences, advantage to those looking to study towards CFA / FRM
Minimum of 1 years' experience in a quantitative role whether banking, credit, asset management or similar
Must have strong R and Python programming skills
Ability to understand, research of econometric concepts
Good knowledge of statistical techniques and data science
Self-motivated, and a good team player
Ability to manage workflow
Strong problem-solving skills
Keen interest in the markets

Please note that if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, please consider it as unsuccessful for this particular role. Please do though continue to follow us online and apply for suitable opportunities.

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