Quantitative Analyst

Job Description

To plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, products and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy, with minimal guidance.

Hello Future Quantitative Analyst  

   

Welcome to FirstRand Namibia Group, where we believe help is at the heart of human greatness. Our vision is to be a great business helping to create a better world.

As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Role Overview:

To plan, build, optimise and implement innovative quantitative analytical methodologies, procedures, products and advanced mathematical models that provide analytical support and interpret insights, to address business opportunities and problems and implement business strategy, with minimal guidance.

Are you someone who can:

• Use data and analytic insights to provide input into managing risk and improving customer experience

• Validate, interpret and create reports and presentations for data analytics, management and relevant stakeholders.

• Provide input into creation of delivery plans for achievement of outputs / deliverables in collaboration with business stakeholders to understand information requirements for strategy delivery and define metrics that track performance.

• Assist in productionilisation of analytics in the approved FirstRand architecture by translating technical data information into practical business information that addresses identified needs.

• Contribute to the development of core analytical capabilities or model libraries using advanced statistical, quantitative or econometric techniques and utilize as appropriate.

• Participate in relevant project related to the businesses overall analytical needs and opportunities.

• Translate business requirements into tangible models utilizing own understanding of the business value of projects, models and processes.

• Develop and apply analytical algorithms and methods to build, test and implement robust mathematical models and analytical solutions that address business problem, opportunities and improve business outcomes i.e., reduced risk and costs, increased profitability, optimized efficiency and to facilitate strategic decision-making.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Minimum qualification: A Bachelor's Degree in one of the following (Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, Econometrics, Physics or Actuarial Science).

• Minimum of at least 3 – 5 years relevant experience in a similar environment.

• Experience in data analytics.

• Familiarity with banking regulation, risk frameworks and compliance requirements.

• Intermediate to Advanced level skills in either SAS, SQL, Python or R.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Intermediate to Advanced level skills in data visualization tools (PowerBi or Tableau).

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.

• Opportunities to innovate.

We can be a match if you are someone who:

• Always does the right thing – Fights for ethical conduct and transparency, both inside and outside

• Stays curious – Believes in insight, creativity and its power to unlock value

• Is deeply invested – Takes initiative and is a leader in one’s own right

• Values our differences – Is inclusive, gracious, decent and humble

• Builds trust, not territory – Creates a culture of sharing

• Has courage – Speaks one’s mind and encourages others to do the same

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

Closing Date: 19 May 2025

All applications must be done via the Group’s application portal.  To access the portal click on the link below.

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

21/05/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.