Quantitative Analyst

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Sygnia Asset Management Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Join the Quants Team at Sygnia Asset Management

Location:
Cape Town | Full-time

Are you passionate about financial markets, data, and uncovering insights through numbers? Do you thrive in environments where innovation meets analytical thinking?
Sygnia Asset Management
, a leading South African FinTech investment firm listed on the JSE, is looking for a
Quantitative Analyst
to join our high-performing team.

At Sygnia, we combine cutting-edge technology with bold, independent thinking. This role offers exposure across the business, with a primary focus on performance analytics, investment reporting, and the opportunity to contribute to broader quantitative research and portfolio analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and implement automation solutions to improve efficiency
  • Monitor asset allocation across portfolios
  • Calculate and verify performance returns and management fees
  • Support quantitative and investment-related research initiatives
  • Gather, verify, and prepare financial and portfolio data
  • Calculate TICs/TERs and support regulatory reporting requirements
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly fund and client reports, including Investment Analysis Reports and Fund Fact Sheets
  • Develop and maintain presentation materials
  • Contribute to external surveys and industry reporting
  • Maintain and enhance reporting processes, with a focus on automation
  • Perform data controls, resolve discrepancies, and assist with internal and client queries
  • Validate benchmark and portfolio returns

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Minimum: BSc (with commerce subjects), BBusSci, or BCom
  • Strong proficiency in MS Excel
  • At least 2 years in a quantitative or data-focused role within finance or investments
  • Advantageous: Mathematical sciences background, CFA candidacy, and/or programming skills (e.g., Python, R, SQL)

Core Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and numerical reasoning
  • High attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and deadlines
  • Clear, professional communication skills
  • Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
  • Accountable and proactive with a collaborative mindset

Why Sygnia?

Sygnia offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology. You'll join a fast-paced, innovative environment where new ideas are encouraged and initiative is rewarded. Our structure is flat, our thinking is forward-looking, and our culture is built on performance and purpose.

If you're ready to bring your quantitative skills to an environment that values innovation, autonomy, and excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of shaping the future of investing.

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