One of the leading banks in South Africa has a 1-year contract opportunity available for a Quantitative Analytics Consultant

Role Overview

A leading organisation within the Global Markets space is seeking a highly skilled and strategic Quantitative Analytics Consultant to join its dynamic portfolio. This role is instrumental in supporting trading strategies, enhancing analytical capabilities, and ensuring alignment between business objectives and technical execution.

The successful candidate will play a key role in analysing complex trading environments, driving integration solutions, and acting as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse and document existing non-linear trading functionality and its application within the business
• Assess and quantify financial risks, including the cost of uncertainty in trading strategies
• Lead the design and implementation of future trading integration solutions via APIs and backend systems
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and delivery of projects
• Provide expert support and training to internal teams and platform users
• Conduct ongoing product reviews and recommend enhancements aligned with market trends and business needs
• Contribute to strategic decision-making through data-driven insights and analysis

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc in Mathematical Sciences (Computational Science)
• BSc Financial Engineering
• BSc Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics
• BEng Mechatronics
• CQF (Certificate in Quantitative Finance)
• ACI Dealing Certificate

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience working with trading platforms such as Front Arena, Murex, or Calypso
• Strong programming and technical skills in Python, C++, SQL, VBA, R, Matlab, and/or Golang
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to interpret complex datasets
• Solid understanding of financial modelling, trading systems, and quantitative analysis
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and regulatory environments
• Demonstrated project management experience, delivering end-to-end solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple priorities
• High level of adaptability in a fast-paced and evolving market environment
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align technical solutions to business objectives

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Leadership and influence
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Client-centric approach
• Strong organisational and time management skills