Quantitative Analyst

Job Requisition Details REQ: 142828Closing Date: 14 November 2025Talent Acquisition: Precious MotlhakoCluster and Location Personal and Private BankingJohannesburg, SandtonHybridCareer StreamQuantitativeLeadership PipelineManage Self: ProfessionalJob PurposeTo build and maintain data pipelines and models that feed into impairment models (IFRS 9), capital adequacy reporting (Basel frameworks), and related risk analytics. The ideal candidate is technically strong in Netezza, SAS, and SQL, understands the banking data environment, and can balance data engineering precision with business understanding. We are searching for a candidate that will act as a bridge between technical teams and finance/risk stakeholders, ensuring data flows are efficient, transparent and RDARR compliant (BCBS239).Job ResponsibilitiesData Engineering & ModellingDevelop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines for impairments, capital, and risk reporting.Build data marts and analytical models supporting IFRS 9, Basel III/IV, and internal risk models.Optimize SQL queries and Netezza performance for large financial datasets.Maintain documented, reusable transformation logic.Data Quality & ControlsDesign and implement data validation checks for completeness and accuracy.Support data lineage and audit requirements for regulatory reporting.Apply strong version control and testing practices.Collaboration & Stakeholder EngagementWork closely with Finance, Risk, and Credit Modelling teams.Translate technical outputs into business insights.Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Netezza and analytics best practices.Provide mentorship on SQL and data modelling.Technology & Process ImprovementDrive best practices in ELT/ETL development within Netezza, SAS and other tools within the bank.Collaborate with IT and infrastructure to ensure optimal data performance.Automate manual data preparation tasks.Essential Qualifications - NQF LevelMatric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees Preferred Qualification3-year qualification in a Mathematical related BSc, Engineering, CFA, FRM, CQFMinimum Experience Level2–5 years of experience in banking or financial data environments.Advanced SQL (Netezza or similar MPP platforms).Strong SAS for data extraction and transformation.Knowledge of ETL/ELT and data visualization tools (Power BI).Technical / Professional KnowledgeBusiness Acumen Industry trends Microsoft Office Principles of project management Relevant regulatory knowledge Relevant software and systems knowledge Risk management process and frameworks Business writing skills Microsoft Excel Quantitative Skills Behavioural CompetenciesAdaptability Applied Learning Earning Trust Communication Stress Tolerance Driving for results Continuous Improvement Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566