Investments Specialist, Quantitative

Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa Soc Ltd (ECIC)

Investments Specialist (Quantitative) providing analytical foundation for portfolio management and investment tool development in South Africa. Collaborating with investment teams to drive quantitative analysis and support investment decisions.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeCenturion • 🇿🇦 South AfricaSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, maintain, and review the Portfolio Management Guidelines (PMGs).
Monitor adherence to PMGs and escalate deviations to the Head of Investments.
Develop and maintain structured manager alpha profiles for fund managers.
Conduct quantitative due diligence on fund managers.
Own the performance measurement methodology for the Corporation's investment portfolios.
Design, develop, and maintain quantitative models and investment tools.
Support the Head of Investments in portfolio construction decisions.
Prepare and present quantitative investment analyses and performance reports.
Actively share quantitative methods and tools with the Junior Investment Analyst.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related quantitative discipline
Honours or postgraduate qualification is strongly preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in institutional investment management
Demonstrated expertise in quantitative analysis, performance measurement, and multi-manager portfolio analytics.
Proven track record in building quantitative models and investment tools (Python, R, or MATLAB required).
Proficiency in using Bloomberg as a reporting and analysis tool is essential.
Holding a CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CIPM (Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement) or a similar professional qualification is highly advantageous.
Strong understanding of financial markets, investment instruments, and strategies.
Familiarity with South African investment regulatory frameworks (SARB, FSCA, SAM) is advantageous.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Data Protection: Personal information collected and processed for purposes of recruitment will be protected from unauthorised access and improper use or disclosure.
Declaration and Informed Consent: By submitting your application for the advertised role, you give ECIC permission to process your personal information and you acknowledge that you understand the purpose for which it is required and for which it will be used.

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Hard Skills & Tools

quantitative analysisperformance measurementmulti-manager portfolio analyticsquantitative modelsinvestment toolsPythonRMATLAB

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationcollaboration

Certifications

CFACIPM