Quantitative Analyst

2 weeks ago

Sandton, South Africa Think-Career RPO Full time

Purpose of the role
To develop and maintain best practice models and assessment strategies in line with regulations in order to facilitate world class risk management and/or attainment of strategic objectives. Coding experience in SAS, SQL, R or Python will be beneficial.

**Responsibilities**:
Analysis of credit risk and policy recommendations based on data analysis/ statistical methods.
Build and formally present reports by monitoring business performance within the set risk appetite and through analysis.
Report to; monitor; and advise operational arears to manage trends through analysis for ad-hoc requirements.
Increase efficiencies through programming and automating processes.
Ensure continuity and record keeping through formal sign-off at forums and by creating documentation.
Ensure business process consistency through formal communication, updating and maintaining policies
Review reporting and ensure accuracy through analysis and providing feedback.
Providing data visualization to inform business decisions
Conducting market research and trend analysis
Providing expertise and support to internal departments and external partners, and clients
Generating and delivering reports from data analysis
Providing support to ensure that all reporting is accurate
Verifying the accuracy of reports and assisting in correcting any inaccuracies in the business data.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in a Quantitative field, Commerce, Maths, Stats, Actuarial Science, Engineering with relevant technical skillset
2 to 3 years
Working and reporting on large data sets using relevant tools like SQL, Python and R
Type of Exposure
Influencing stakeholders to obtain buy-in for concepts and ideas
Sharing information in different ways to increase stakeholders understanding
Developing ways to minimize risks
Executing strategy
Analysing situations or data that requires an in depth evaluation of multiple factors
Working with a group to identify alternative solutions to a problem
Interacting with diverse people
Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Analysing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data
Managing multiple projects
Technical / Professional Knowledge
Business Acumen
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
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