Junior Quantitative Analyst

<p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis-2"><b>Let&#39;s Write Africa&#39;s Story Together!</b></span></p><p style="text-align:left"><span class="emphasis-2">Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this. </span></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Job Description</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>A great opportunity to join a growing and focused investment team at Symmetry as a Quant Analyst. The role will require the development implementation of complex quantitative models and analytical strategies in both local and global capital markets, working within a dynamic team environment.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></h1><br /><ul><li>Maintain, run and evolve the quant elements of the existing models and processes.</li><li>Assist with fund manager style and skill analysis including holdings-based analysis.</li><li>Build and maintain quant-based analysis tools per asset class with auto reporting mechanisms</li><li>Build and maintain an optimisation workspace that each product/solution can use as an objective starting point for portfolio construction.</li><li>Assist with data mining and analysis for the purpose of strategic value add and thought leadership.</li><li>Produce portfolio review analysis for more in-depth reflection on our solutions e.g. POD analysis, risk decomposition, Holdings correlation, etc.</li><li>Collection and maintenance of relevant strategy data where it’s not available on data platforms and management of flow to data team.</li></ul><br /><p><i><b>These responsibilities offer an overview and a general outline of the role and are not exhaustive.</b></i></p><br /><p><b>Qualification, Skills and Experience</b></p><br /><ul><li>Relevant graduate qualification (BCom, BSc, B.Bus.Sci).</li><li>Preferably 3-5 years minimum relevant industry experience.</li><li>Strong quantitative skills (including excel) or programming experience in an investment setting</li><li>Understanding of financial analysis and modelling.</li><li>Critical reasoning skills.</li><li>Skills and experience in big data analytics and AI will be beneficial</li><li>Great communication skills and are able to present ideas clearly in English (both written and verbal).</li></ul><p><br /><br /></p><p> </p>na<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Skills</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Accounting, Action Planning, Analytical Thinking, Budget Management, Client Management, Computer Literacy, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Modeling, Document Management, Evaluating Information, Oral Communications, Policies &amp; Procedures<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Competencies</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>Business Insight<h3></h3><h3></h3>Collaborates<h3></h3><h3></h3>Communicates Effectively<h3></h3><h3></h3>Decision Quality<h3></h3><h3></h3>Ensures Accountability<h3></h3><h3></h3>Financial Acumen<h3></h3><h3></h3>Instills Trust<h3></h3><h3></h3>Manages Complexity<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Education</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>NQF Level 5 - Higher, Advance or Occupational Certificate or equivalent<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Closing Date</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p>13 October 2026 , 23:59<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><i><b>The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.</b></i></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i><span class="emphasis-2"><b>The Old Mutual Story!</b></span></i></p>