Quantitative Analyst - Johannesburg, South Africa - RPO Recruitment

RPO Recruitment

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Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

An industry-leading company in Johannesburg is seeking the expertise of an experienced Quantitative Analyst to join their team of professionals.

Key Purpose

To develop, manage and monitor advanced and relevant predictive models, to provide advanced analytical support to business units, to critically analyze and advise the business on data-driven value adds, and create and maintain accurate data, dashboards, and management reports.

Key Outcomes:

Model Development
Development of new predictive models in line with business requirements.
Successful deployment of predictive models.
Engagement with key stakeholders around business requirements for models
Model Management
Manage monthly monitoring and regular updates of existing predictive models.
Prepare analysis/commentary for model management meetings.
Reporting to 3rd party funders on model management.
Ensure the model management process is conducted according to the policies defined.
Interrogate existing models and identify possible red flags
Research the latest modelbuilding methodologies
Data Analytics to support business needs
Adhoc analytics/data science projects as required by business
Monthly analysis of key credit risk areas (loss control/credit)
Assist in building the Data science capabilities of the analytics team
Proactive business engagement to understand the analytical requirement
Proactive feedback to the business on valueadded datadriven analytics
Automation
Data development and maintenance
Assist and advise on creating and maintaining data in an optimal manner