Our client is a style agnostic boutique asset management company that has grown significantly in recent years. Their business comprises a variety of business units that plug into the larger machine. This structure offers the business the opportunity to have a diverse product offering covering a variety of asset classes and financial engineering capabilities.

The fixed income division now requires a new resource to join an established team that has achieved significant success over time

The Role:

The successful candidate will join a small team, comprising two portfolio managers and three quantitative analysts, some being based off-shore. The role will focus on credit and interest rate derivatives, with a significant portion of time dedicated to programming. The role is suitable for a recent graduate or an individual looking to break into the investments industry.

Qualifications:

  • Strong proficiency in mathematics and coding (e.g., MATLAB, C++, Python, OO design, Git, AWS)
  • Possession of a postgraduate degree in engineering or science is preferred
  • A qualification in finance is advantageous but not required
  • The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate excellent competencies in Mathematical modelling and programming.
  • Excellent university grades are important.

Competencies and attributes:

  • Outstanding analytical ability
  • Curiosity
  • Ability to work independently, seeking out both questions and answers
  • Enjoyment of solving new, sometimes ill-defined problems
  • An interest in and a desire to learn about risk, investing, financial derivatives, and modelling
  • Comfort in an unstructured environment that deviates from typical corporate settings.

To apply for this role please send your CV, Qualifications and Academic transcripts to operations@asearch.co.za 

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