Specialist Data Scientist

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


What you will be doing:

  • Assist in the development and optimization of market-making models, focusing on equities and, equity derivatives.
  • Conduct back testing and research to improve current models and develop new ones.
  • Analyse high-frequency trading data to identify patterns and trends.
  • Implement machine learning techniques, particularly LSTMs and convolutional networks, to predict short-term price movements.
  • Collaborate with teams to integrate new indicators and models into production environments.
  • Work with AWS infrastructure, including S3 buckets and Sage Maker, for data processing and model training.
  • Generate and analyse data samples, including time-based and volume-based sampling.
  • Ensure the robustness of models by balancing in-sample and out-sample results.
What we are looking for:
  • Completed BSc / IT degree or other related fields.
  • 5 - 7 years of experience in data analytics, machine learning, quantitative analysis.
  • Proven experience working in complex financial systems and applications (e.g., trading platforms, payment systems, risk management systems).
  • Strong understanding of financial products, capital markets, derivatives, and treasury operations.
  • Strong understanding of Equities and trading
  • Hands-on experience with coding in Python, and the use of visualisation tools
  • Must have experience with Machine Learning
  • Must have knowledge of Market Microstructure
Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, AWS, and Quick sight; experience working with databases for data analysis. 5+ years
  • Knowledge of statistical and ML (machine learning) techniques
  • Experience with ticketing systems (e.g., Azure Devops (ADO), ServiceNow), change management tools
  • 5+ Years of experience within global markets
  • Proficiency in machine learning A MUST
  • Proficiency in trading algos A MUST
Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1405790
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned