Quantitative Developer at Old Mutual South Africa

Job Description

• The incumbent will form part of the Liability Driven Investment’s (LDI’s) Actuarial, Risk and Quants Team (ARQ).
• LDI has identified a need for a quantitative developer to assist the business with supporting LDI’s technology stack.
• The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, data, and problem-solving within the context of an investment team.
• This role will involve developing and maintaining software applications, processing and analyzing data, and supporting our data infrastructure while collaborating with various stakeholders in the business.
• The incumbent will need to buy into the LDI culture of inclusiveness, open knowledge-sharing and collaboration.
• Furthermore, the incumbent should have a working knowledge of investments, and understand key concepts such as present values, yield curves and forward rates.

What You’ll Be Trusted With

• Develop, test, and maintain software applications and data pipelines.
• Support Quantitative Analysts and Portfolio Managers to develop, test and maintain Business Intelligence and Quantitative models
• Assist in designing and implementing scalable data solutions.
• Work with databases and ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data processing issues and ensure data accuracy.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Assist in the running of benchmark, valuation and optimisation models.
• Collaborate within the team to research new and/or alternative quantitative techniques in LDI-style investing

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• Enthusiasm for professional development, including completion of a formal learnership, as a valued component of the Investment Analyst Programme
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (preferably C#)
• Experience with relational databases (MSSQL).
• Working knowledge of investments, and understand key concepts such as present values, yield curves and forward rates.
• Strong mathematical skills

You may also bring:

• Familiarity with reporting tools such as SSRS and PowerBI would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with APIs would be beneficial.
• Familiarity with DevOps related concepts such as build pipelines and release pipelines would be beneficial.

The Strengths You’ll Bring

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Problem solving and innovation
• Self-motivated and can use initiative
• Strong work ethic and deadline driven
• Team culture of collaborating and willingness to work with others.
• A passion for investment markets

Let’s Succeed Together

• At OMIG, how you work matters just as much as what you do. Our culture celebrates openness, accountability, and innovation – because that’s how we shape a bold future and wow our clients.
• If you're ready to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact, we look forward to meeting you.

Skills

• Action Planning, Analytics Software, Budget Management, Business Intelligence (BI) Analysis, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Interpretations, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Numerical Aptitude, Report Review, Solution Analysis, Statistical Analysis Techniques

Competencies

• Business Insight
• Cultivates Innovation
• Manages Complexity
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Situational Adaptability
• Strategic Mindset

Education

• NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

• 08 August 2025