Quantitative Business Analysis Team Lead

Quantitative Business Analysis Team Lead page is loaded Quantitative Business Analysis Team Leadlocations: Johannesburgtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: April 2, 2026 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: R47817# Job Description The purpose of the role is as follows: To collaborate with cross-functional teams to collectively decipher requirements and apply a deep knowledge of quantitative methodologies in the context of the core businesses. i.e. Trading, BRM, Risk, Credit. To lead the analysis, investigation, collaboration, implementation, optimisation, and maintenance of business solutions. To be a hands-on leader for the Quantitative Business Analysts that includes line management and delivery oversight. Are you someone who can do the following: Integrate specialist understanding of Investment banking, technology, business processes, and data analysis to provide an optimal solution that satisfies stakeholder needs and requirements, expanding the delivery footprint of the capability. Engage with internal business (viz. Trading, Risk Managers, XVA specialists, Quantitative specialists) and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure objectives, priorities and key requirements are agreed. Ensure adequate and timely responsiveness and resolution on production incidents and feedback on queries relating to risk, pricing and technical queries linked to Workflows, Integration and Reporting. Coordinate and participate in the test effort to ensure that the delivered solution meets agreed business requirements and functional/process specifications. Provide input into the design and implementation of scalable, fit for purpose and resilient platform solutions. Liaise with external contracted suppliers (e.g., CompatibL) to implement new solutions required by business and technology users according to an agreed roadmap. Build and manage an effective, skilled team with appropriate succession planning. Manage performance of employees by clearly defining goals and objectives and providing direction, coaching and regular feedback Drive team optimisation and synergies by organising the team with client and output aligned goals through Quarterly Business Reviews and agile ceremonies and practices. Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and governance requirements in area of accountability. Build effective relationships that allow for the managing of expectations, the sharing of knowledge and diverse insights, the creation of buy-in and aligned delivery focus. Initiate stakeholder engagements to track progress, manage expectations and ensure stakeholders' requirements are delivered. Research, enable and consult on improvements and opportunities to harness technology and platform enablement. Review existing processes and suggest innovative ideas to improve and streamline processes to drive efficiencies and minimise redundancy You will be an ideal candidate if you have the following: Qualifications Minimum qualification: post-graduate qualification in Mathematical Finance, Statistics, or another quantitative discipline Experience and Skills 3 to 5 years' experience in a similar environment, of which 1 to 2 years ideally at junior (entry level) management level Experience in experience in implementing and supporting Financial Markets systems and related interfaces. Experience in designing, testing, and configuring quantitative systems. Experience and knowledge in at least one of the following areas : Market / credit risk / XVAs (incl. CVA, SA-CCR, KVA, SA-CVA, MVA, etc) Working knowledge of SQL and ability to analyse data. Multi asset class, and trade life cycle knowledge Business process modelling and design capabilities. Understanding of data models and ability to validate data flows between and within systems Important Closing Date Note # Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below. 02/04/26All 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.Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.Should you have any queries, please log it via .