Quantitative Analytics Consultant

SUMMARY:
The purpose of this role is to ensure that global strategies are effective and aligned with overall business goals and trading strategies

POSITION INFO:

Quantitative Analytics Consultant
Ensure global strategies align with business goals and trading strategies within a Global Markets Portfolio.
Johannesburg, 12-month contract | Salary R83,300 - R116,600

About Our Client
The company operates within Global Markets and utilizes trading strategies and global business goals. It maintains a Global Markets Portfolio and utilizes platforms such as Front Arena, Murex, or Calypso.

The Role: Quantitative Analytics Consultant
The purpose of this role is to ensure that global strategies are effective and aligned with overall business goals and trading strategies. The role exists to analyse and document non-linear trading functionality, manage financial costs of risk and uncertainty, and solution future trading integration requirements. It focuses on acting as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and execution of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in analysing and documenting existing non-linear trading functionality and its use within the business.

• Analyse the financial costs of risk and uncertainty.

• Play a lead role in solutioning future trading integration requirements through existing APIs and backend integration.

• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and project execution of inflight projects.

• Provide expert support and training to internal teams and clients of the platform.

• Conduct regular product reviews and updates to ensure alignment with market needs.

• Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Align project goals with broader business objectives.

About You

• BSc in Mathematical Sciences (Computational Science), Financial Engineering, Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics, Beng Mechatronics, CQF, or ACI Dealing Certificate.

• Proficiency in trading platforms such as Front Arena, Murex, or Calypso.

• Technical proficiency in Python, C++, SQL, VBA, R, Matlab, or Golang.

• Proven track record in designing, executing, and validating requirements from cradle to grave.

• Knowledge of risk management practices and regulatory requirements.

• Strong system analysis and financial modeling skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for stakeholder and client interaction.

• Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and technological advancements.