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Senior Quantitative Analyst

Senior Quantitative Analyst

NedbankJohannesburg, ZA
4 days ago
Job description

Job title : Senior Quantitative Analyst

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 24, 2025

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Job Purpose

  • To develop and maintain best practice models and assessment strategies in line with regulations (where applicable) in order to facilitate world class risk management and / or attainment of strategic objectives.

    • Job Responsibilities

  • Build and formally present reports by monitoring business performance within the set risk appetite and through analysis.
  • Report to; monitor and advise operational areas to manage trends through analysis for ad-hoc requirements.
  • Manage client expectations by liaising with stakeholders through the model build process as well as the systems and strategy development process.
  • Increase efficiencies through programming and automating processes.
  • Enhance business efficiencies and ensure compliance through formal communications and interacting with external bodies.
  • Challenge model builds from around the cluster through peer review participation and ensuring best practice.
  • Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participating in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc).
  • Research and make recommendations for corporate citizenship initiatives in area of influence
  • Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g.. Green Strategy).
  • Seek opportunities to improve business processes; models and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank.
  • Contribute to the development of differentiated; superior solutions (solution engineering) that meet stakeholder and business requirements through analysis; business requirements gathering and designs validation.
  • Ensure product and / or solution design is congruent with the required business specifications through meeting stakeholder requirements timeously.
  • Contribute to the development of differentiated; superior solutions (solution engineering) that meet stakeholder and business requirements through analysis; business requirements gathering and designs validation.
  • Ensure product and / or solution design is congruent with the required business specifications through meeting stakeholder requirements timeously.
  • Ensure continuity and record keeping through formal sign-off at forums and by creating documentation.
  • Ensure data accuracy through data and front-end analysis; pre and post testing of system / strategy changes.
  • Ensure business process consistency through formal communication; updating and maintaining policies.
  • Ensure accuracy and feasibility through impact analysis for newly developed products.
  • Review reporting and ensure accuracy through analysis and providing feedback.Providing advice to key operational areas ensuring optimal resource allocation and desired results through analysis and communication.
  • Manage access and change control and ensure compliance by creating change logs and restricting / providing access.
  • Take corrective action where risk is identified in any processes; models or reporting; through analysis and formal communication.
  • Support the achievement of the business strategy; objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan and ensuring delivered systems; process; services and solutions are aligned.
  • Improve personal capability and stay abreast of developments in field of expertise by identifying training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from managers.
  • Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities by ensuring all learning activities are completed; experience practiced and certifications obtained and / or maintained within specified time frames.
  • Enable skilling and required corrective action to take place by sharing knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction

    • Professional Exposure

  • Strong quantitative and statistical modeling skills

    • Proficiency in :

  • Microsoft Excel and Office Suite
  • Analytical tools and programming languages (e.g., SAS, Python, R)

    • Knowledge of :

  • Risk management processes
  • Regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel, IFRS9)
  • Project management principles
  • Business writing and communication
  • Ability to automate processes and improve operational efficiency

    • Qualification

    Essential :

  • Advanced Diploma or National First Degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Data Science)

    • Preferred :

  • Postgraduate Degree in :
  • Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Financial Risk Management (FRM)
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF)

    • Minimum Experience Level

    3–5 years of experience in an analytical environment, ideally including :

  • Credit risk modeling or scorecard development
  • Data analysis and reporting
  • Programming and automation of analytical processes
  • Regulatory compliance and risk frameworks

    • Technical / Professional Knowledge

  • Industry trends
  • Microsoft Office
  • Principles of project management
  • Relevant regulatory knowledge
  • Relevant software and systems knowledge
  • Risk management process and frameworks
  • Business writing skills
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Business Acumen
  • Quantitative Skills

    • Behavioural Competencies

  • Applied Learning
  • Coaching
  • Communication
  • Collaborating
  • Decision Making
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Quality Orientation
  • Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills
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