Job Description

9636//Cape Town//
R HIGHLY NEGOTIABLE PLUS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUS
Our client is a leading investment manager with expert staff and a highly successful result for clients.
The company is dedicated to the development and empowerment of South Africa and its people, with many of their investment offerings geared towards a meaningful difference to their world.
They now seek a quantitative analyst (interest rate management) to join their interest rate team. You will report to the head of interest rates.
JOB DESCRIPTION WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• You will be responsible for performing fundamental macro-economic and quantitative research, with emphasis on the local bond market;
• You will be responsible for making recommendations on investment opportunities to the Interest rate team;
• You will be responsible for regular and effective communication of market views and performance to key internal and external stakeholders;
• You will be responsible for developing and maintaining econometric models and databases using Excel, R, Python, etc.

CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• You are an energised team player;
• You are a diligent, hardworking self-starter;
• You have strong problem-solving skills;
• You have excellent communication (verbal and written) skills in English;
• You have sound planning and organising skills;
• You have a keen eye for detail;
• You have high stress tolerance;
• You have curiosity and a willingness to learn;
• You have demonstrable drive, purpose and initiative.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• You have a postgraduate degree in mathematics, statistics, econometrics or similar is required;
• You have a CFA, FRM, CQF or similar - this would be a distinct advantage;
• You have a minimum of 3 years current, relevant work experience in a relevant analytical or risk management role;
• You have sound macroeconomic understanding, complementedby strong quantitative skill-set (mathematics, statistics, econometrics, etc.);
• You have coding proficiency in at least one programming language (Python/R, etc.).

Great team - superb manager and amazing projects and plans for you and this team. Big opportunity to show what you can do! Rewards will follow, quickly!

Skills Required