About the position
Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.
We are looking for a Quantitative Analytics Consultant to join our financial services client based in Sandton on a 12 month contract.
What you will be doing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse and document existing non-linear trading functionality and its business usage
- Analyse the financial cost of risk and uncertainty to support trading and strategic decisions
- Lead solution design for future trading integrations across APIs and backend systems
- Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery of inflight projects
- Support the design, execution, and validation of solutions from concept through to implementation
- Provide expert support and training to internal teams and platform users
- Conduct regular product and platform reviews to ensure alignment with market trends and business needs
- Contribute to continuous improvement of trading systems and processes
- Apply strong quantitative and analytical techniques to solve complex financial problems
- Work with large datasets and financial models to drive insights and decision-making
- Ensure alignment of solutions with trading strategies and overall business objectives
- Collaborate with stakeholders to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively
- Support multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality delivery standards
- Build and maintain strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as:
- Mathematical Sciences (Computational Science)
- Financial Engineering
- Actuarial Science or Financial Mathematics
- Engineering (e.g. Mechatronics)
- Additional certifications such as CQF (Certificate in Quantitative Finance) or ACI Dealing Certificate are advantageous
- Strong experience in trading platforms such as Front Arena, Murex, or Calypso
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, SQL, VBA, R, Matlab, or Golang
- Solid understanding of financial modelling, trading systems, and market dynamics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data
- Experience in project delivery, including requirement analysis, solution design, and implementation
- Knowledge of risk management practices and regulatory requirements
- Proven ability to work across cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Ability to align technical solutions with broader business and trading strategies
- Adaptability to evolving technologies and market conditions
Please note if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Desired Skills:
- Quantitative Analysis
- Financial Modelling
- Trading Systems
- Python
- C++
- SQL Development
- Risk Management
