Senior Staff Engineer (Quantitative Analyst), Johannesburg

Full-time Service Region: Others

Company Description About Nagarro

In a changing and evolving world, challenges are ever more unique and complex. Nagarro helps to transform, adapt, and build new ways into the future through a forward-thinking, agile, and caring mindset. Today, we are 18,000+ experts across 37+ countries, forming a Nation of Nagarrians, ready to help our customers succeed.

The nature of IT&digital product engineering has reached an incredible state of velocity and transition. We must adapt and meet it with an agile mindset that isn't afraid to iterate towards the perfect solution. If we only solve today's problems, it's not enough. We must do more. We must courageously embrace the future, with vision and clarity about where technology&business are heading. Thinking breakthroughs gets us there.

Must have Skills : Banking&Insurance, Quantitative Analysis, Cross Asset Trading and Risk (CATR),

Description:

Responsibilities Includes:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in analysing and documenting existing non-linear trading functionality and its use within the business.

Analyse the financial costs of risk and uncertainty.

Play a lead role in solutioning future trading integration requirements through existing APIs and backend integration.

Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure seamless communication and project execution of inflight projects.

Provide expert support and training to internal teams and clients of the platform.

Conduct regular product reviews and updates to ensure alignment with market needs.

Qualifications

BSc in Mathematical Sciences (Computational Science)

BSc Actuarial Science and Financial Mathematics

CQF - Certificate in Quantitative Finance

CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst

Experience

Cross Asset Trading and Risk (CATR) -Quantitative Analysis

X Valuations and Analytics

Deep Skills in Trading Applications: Proficiency in platforms like Front Arena, Murex, or Calypso.

Software skills: Python, C++, C#, SQL, VBA, R, Matlab, Java

Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: System analysis, ability to analyze complex data and develop effective solutions.

Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Abilities: Clear communication with stakeholders, team members, and clients.

Project Management Expertise: Proven track record in designing, executing, and validating requirements from cradle to grave.

Technical Proficiency: Understanding of programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL) and financial modelling.

Risk Management: Knowledge of risk management practices and regulatory requirements.

Leadership and Team Management: Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and technological advancements.

Client Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to align project goals with broader business objectives.

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