What the program entails
The Program consists of three months of classroom training followed by on-the-job training.
The role entails
- Quantitative development
- Instrument pricing and validation
- Risk validation
- Business analysis
- Trading system development/configuration
- System Testing
- Strategic consulting
Education requirements
- Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D. in Sciences, Technology, Mathematics, Financial Risk Management, Financial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Computational Finance, Mathematics, Quantitative risk management, etc. from a reputable university
- Knowledge of Financial instruments.
- Basic Knowledge of derivative pricing is a must (Fixed Income, Interest Rate Derivatives, Money Markets, FX, Commodities)
- Basic Knowledge of financial risk measures is a must
- Proficiency in one programming language is a must (Python, Java, C++, etc)
- Mathematics up to a second-year level (Calculus, Statistics, Linear Algebra and Differential equations)
- FRM, CFA, CQF, and PRM are advantageous
Consulting Skills
- Requirements Gathering – the ability to extract and understand client requirements
- Solution Design – the ability to create solutions given requirements
- Software development – the ability to implement designs
- Scoping – contribute to scoping and effort estimations
- System Configuration – the ability to configure systems and/or develop system software to deliver functional solutions to client system requirements
- Planning – the ability to plan task execution and deliver accordingly
- Documentation – the ability to document requirements, solutions, and configuration concisely
- Testing – the ability to define test cases for Unit tests, System Integration Tests, User Acceptance Tests, and Regression Tests
- System Training – the ability to train system developers and end-users
- Post-Implementation Support – the ability to support client queries post-implementation
- Stakeholder Engagement – the ability to engage relevant stakeholders and manage expectations
- Prioritization – the ability to identify the object of the highest importance and executing accordingly
- Communication – the ability to convey relevant information in the written and verbal form
- Interpersonal Skills – the ability to interact with other people, individually and in groups, through listening, effective speaking, and the ability to control and manage emotions
- Collaboration – the ability to work as a team to achieve a common goal
Eligibility
The opportunity applies to South African citizens, permanent residents, and valid work permit holders.
To Apply
If you are keen to pursue this opportunity with us, please send your CV, Full academic transcript & Matric certificate to:
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