Job Description

Job Requisition Details
REQ#142184
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Closing Date: 12 October 2025
Talent Acquisition: Bongiwe Mchunu
Job Family
Investment Banking
Career Stream
Quantitative
Leadership Pipeline
Manage Function
FAIS Affected
Job Purpose
To manage the provision of qualitative and quantitative analysis and research that informs risk management strategies and processes in line with regulations and Nedbank standards.
Job Responsibilities

• Build relationships with stakeholders by networking through targeted and informal interactions and consistent delivery of quality output to build trust.
• Build partnerships with clients to understand the business needs and manage expectations through communication; influence and regular engagement.
• Communicate the output of team to relevant committees / forums to facilitate improved measurement and management of risk.Meet business/function requirements by engaging and managing external stakeholders when required.
• Manage risk by building and maintaining relationships with regulators and industry bodies.
• Develop and introduce a people strategy that will create a culture that drives the Cluster and Nedbank's vision and values.Build a high performance team through managing resources; retention of critical staff.
• Ensure that the leadership agenda has been embraced by the division / function by ensuring leadership relevant strategies and plans have been communicated and implemented by direct reports.
• Manage performance of reports and hold them accountable for managing the performance of their reports by taking corrective action as required; recognising and rewarding team.
• Actively build a culture of improvement by ensuring the design and implementing active talent management; succession planning strategies for division/function and obtaining buy-in from relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to team effectiveness by participating in the recruitment and selection of staff.
• Optimise performance and motivation by holding managers accountable for developing their staff and themselves.
• Empower team to make decisions and recommend tailored solutions through coaching and mentoring practices. Focus on self-development through coaching and seminars.
• Ensure the achievement of targets by monitoring implemented Divisional EE and Transformation Plan through consultation with HR.
• Analyse deviations from Divisional EE and Transformation Plan and ensure recommended corrective action is appropriate and implemented.
• Support Nedbank Deep Green strategy by driving corporate citizenship and building a deep green culture through engaging division in corporate initiatives.
• Develop and implement a strategy to build a differentiated culture by analysing relevant surveys and information.Measure the effectiveness of differentiated culture plan through staff and client feedback and ensure corrective action plans are developed and implemented.
• Optimize costs by developing and managing the Quants budget.Inform business decisions (directly/indirectly) by consolidating; analysing; interpreting and making recommendations based on findings from various projects.
• Meet business/function objectives by managing progress against the strategic objectives that the cluster has committed to against 3 year plans.Provide insights regarding trends and the impact of the external environment and regulations with the objective of informing business strategy and policy.
• Take responsibility for development; validation and maintenance of models; frameworks and methodologies by creating a conducive environment.
• Monitor external information by researching; analysing and reporting. Scope; manage and deliver on ad hoc projects by allocating individual resources within set parameters and setting expectations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by ensuring submissions to regulators and industry bodies.
• Ensure portfolio remains within risk appetite limits by managing and/or monitoring and reporting on risk.
• Manage risk by adhering to internal and external compliance and governance policies.
• Continuously enhance quality by reviewing and improving processes; systems and workflows.

Technical Exposure

• Strong command of quantitative modeling tools (e.g., Python, R, SAS, MATLAB).
• Deep understanding of risk frameworks, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with financial products, portfolio risk, and investment strategies.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Professional Qualifications/Honour's Degree

Preferred Qualification
Minimum Qualification:

• Honours degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative discipline.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master's degree or higher in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Risk Management, or Applied Mathematics.
• Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager), PRM (Professional Risk Manager), or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst).

Minimum Experience Level
Minimum Qualification:

• Honours degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Finance, Actuarial Science, or a related quantitative discipline.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master's degree or higher in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Risk Management, or Applied Mathematics.
• Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager), PRM (Professional Risk Manager), or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst).

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Communication Strategies
• Diversity management
• Employee training/development
• Financial Accounting Principles
• Governance, Risk and Controls
• Organisational behaviour theory
• Principles of project management
• Relevant Nedbank product knowledge
• Talent management
• Business writing skills

Behavioural Competencies

• Operational Decision Making
• Inspiring Excellence
• Building Talent
• Compelling Communication
• Cultivating Networks and Partnerships
• Driving Execution
• Strategic Influence
• Leading Change

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566
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