Quantitative Specialist AI, Machine Learning & Financial Modelling
Job in
Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-21
Listing for:
Fempower Personnel
Contract
position Listed on 2026-10-21
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, Data Scientist, Data Analyst, AI Business & Operations -
Finance & Banking
Data Scientist, AI Business & Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
A leading investment management organisation is seeking an experienced Quantitative Specialist with a strong background in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), predictive analytics, and quantitative research
.
This role is ideal for candidates who have successfully applied AI and ML techniques within financial services, investment management, asset management, banking, or related quantitative environments to solve complex business and investment challenges.
Minimum Requirements- Postgraduate qualification in Quantitative Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 8-10 years' relevant experience in quantitative research, modelling, data analytics, and investment analysis.
- Proven experience developing and deploying AI and Machine Learning models in a commercial environment.
- Advanced programming and analytical skills.
Candidates must demonstrate hands-on experience in:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
- Predictive and prescriptive analytics
- Statistical and quantitative modelling
- Portfolio optimisation and risk modelling
- Financial and investment modelling
- Big data analytics and data engineering
- Advanced investment research and data-driven decision-making
Strong working knowledge of:
- Python
- Py Spark
- R
- MATLAB
- Databricks
- Machine Learning frameworks and algorithms
- Deep Learning techniques (LSTM, Neural Networks)
- Random Forest
- XGBoost
- K-Means Clustering
- Time-series forecasting models (ARIMA)
- Design and implement AI and Machine Learning solutions to support investment decision-making.
- Develop quantitative models and predictive analytics capabilities.
- Build portfolio optimisation and risk management frameworks.
- Conduct advanced data analysis to identify investment opportunities and trends.
- Implement innovative data science and automation solutions.
- Translate complex quantitative insights into actionable business recommendations.
- Support strategic research and innovation initiatives.
- Advanced analytical and quantitative thinking
- Strong AI and Machine Learning expertise
- Innovation and problem-solving ability
- Data-driven decision-making
- Stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to lead complex quantitative projects
If you have a strong track record in AI, Machine Learning, quantitative modelling, and applying advanced analytics to solve complex business or investment problems, we'd like to hear from you.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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