Quantitative Analytics Consultant (Global Markets)

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