Quantitative Analyst Consultant (x2) at DeARX Services (Pty) Ltd

• A leading bank within the Global Markets space is seeking two highly skilled Quantitative Analyst Consultants to join their dynamic portfolio. These roles are critical in driving quantitative modelling, trading strategy optimisation, and risk analytics, ensuring alignment with global business objectives.
• You will work at the intersection of trading, technology, and risk, contributing to high-impact initiatives across complex financial products and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse and document non-linear trading functionality and its business application.
• Assess and quantify financial risks, costs, and uncertainty factors.
• Lead solution design for future trading integration, leveraging APIs and backend systems.
• Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure seamless delivery of inflight projects.
• Provide expert support, insights, and training to internal teams and platform users.
• Conduct ongoing product reviews and enhancements to align with evolving market demands.

Required Qualifications

• BSc in Mathematical Sciences (Computational Science)
• BSc Financial Engineering
• BSc Actuarial Science / Financial Mathematics
• B.Eng (Engineering)
• CQF (Certificate in Quantitative Finance)
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)
• FRM (Financial Risk Manager)

Experience & Skills

• Strong experience in Cross Asset Trading & Risk (CATR) and quantitative analysis
• Deep understanding of derivatives trading, particularly volatility products
• Exposure to X Valuations and advanced analytics
• Proficiency in trading platforms such as Front Arena, Murex, or Calypso
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, C#, SQL, VBA, R, Matlab, or Java
• Proven ability to analyse complex systems and deliver robust solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end project delivery
• Solid understanding of risk management frameworks and regulatory environments
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
• Strong client engagement and relationship management skills
• Strategic thinker with the ability to align solutions to business objectives