Job Description

Job Summary
Job Title: Quantitative Analyst
Location: KwaZulu-Natal
Industry: Banking
Salary: R750 000 - R1 000 000 per annum
Hire Resolve is looking for an experienced and skilled Quantitative Analyst to join our client's dynamic banking team based in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
The successful candidate will play a key role in analyzing complex financial data, building robust mathematical models, and delivering data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. This role requires strong analytical acumen, meticulous attention to detail, and a solid understanding of the banking and financial services sector.
Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain statistical and quantitative models that support retail credit risk assessment.
• Deliver analytical results and insights through effective data analysis, and make strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
• Engage with business units to understand needs and ensure analytical solutions meet specifications.
• Support ad hoc data requests and queries through structured analysis and reporting.
• Improve efficiency by identifying opportunities to streamline models and operational processes.
• Ensure all modelling and data processes are well-documented for knowledge sharing and business continuity.
• Maintain compliance with internal risk policies and external regulatory requirements through monitoring and analysis.
• Actively participate in strategic forums and business meetings to provide analytical input.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in data science and risk modelling.
• Stay current with industry trends and technical developments through ongoing learning and training.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in quantitative analysis within the banking industry
• Advanced proficiency in statistical software, programming languages (R, Python, SQL), and data visualization tools
• Strong knowledge of financial markets, products, and regulatory requirements
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Professional certification (CQF, CFA, FRM) preferred.

How To Apply :

• Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Send your CV to:

or connect with Mischa Bornman via LinkedIn. * Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at Hire Resolve mischa.bornman@hireresolve.us

• We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.