Overview
Senior Quantitative Analyst Jobs in Sandton, South Africa at DeARX
We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantitative Analyst to join a high-performing trading and risk team within a leading bank.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and document existing non-linear trading functionality and its business application
- Quantify and model the financial impact of risk and uncertainty
- Lead the design and solutioning of future trading integrations, including APIs and backend systems
- Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams
- Provide expert support, advisory, and training to internal teams and platform users
- Conduct ongoing product assessments and enhancements aligned to market developments
Minimum Requirements
- 8+ years’ experience in quantitative analysis within trading and risk environments
- Proven experience in Cross Asset Trading and Risk (CATR)
- Strong exposure to Derivatives Trading, particularly Volatility products
- Hands-on experience with XVA (Valuation Adjustments) and analytics
- Track record of delivering solutions across the full project lifecycle (end-to-end)
Qualifications
- BSc in Mathematical Sciences (Computational Science)
- BSc Actuarial Science / Financial Mathematics
- CQF (Certificate in Quantitative Finance) (advantageous)
- CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) (advantageous)
Technical Skills
- Trading platforms:
Front Arena, Murex, or Calypso - Programming:
Python, C++, C#, SQL, VBA, R, Matlab, Java
Strong Expertise In
- Quantitative modelling and financial engineering
Key Competencies
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and initiatives
- Solid understanding of risk management and regulatory frameworks
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships
Why Join This Opportunity
- Work on complex, high-impact trading and risk systems
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge quantitative models and platforms
- Play a key role in shaping trading integration strategy
- Join a collaborative, high-performance team in Sandton
If you’re a seasoned Quant looking to step into a strategic, high-impact role within a leading bank
, this opportunity is for you.
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Title: Senior Quantitative Analyst
Company: DeARX
Location: Sandton, South Africa
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