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Job Description

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The incumbent will form part of the Liability Driven Investment’s (LDI’s) Actuarial, Risk and Quants Team (ARQ).

LDI has identified a need for a quantitative developer to assist the business with supporting LDI’s technology stack.

The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, data, and problem-solving within the context of an investment team. This role will involve developing and maintaining software applications, processing and analyzing data, and supporting our data infrastructure while collaborating with various stakeholders in the business.

The incumbent will need to buy into the LDI culture of inclusiveness, open knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Furthermore, the incumbent should have a working knowledge of investments, and understand key concepts such as present values, yield curves and forward rates.

What You’ll Be Trusted With

Develop, test, and maintain software applications and data pipelines.Support Quantitative Analysts and Portfolio Managers to develop, test and maintain Business Intelligence and Quantitative models Assist in designing and implementing scalable data solutions.Work with databases and ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements.Monitor and troubleshoot data processing issues and ensure data accuracy.Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.Assist in the running of benchmark, valuation and optimisation models.Collaborate within the team to research new and/or alternative quantitative techniques in LDI-style investing

Who You Are

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.Enthusiasm for professional development, including completion of a formal learnership, as a valued component of the Investment Analyst ProgrammeProficiency in at least one programming language (preferably C#)Experience with relational databases (MSSQL).Working knowledge of investments, and understand key concepts such as present values, yield curves and forward rates.Strong mathematical skills

You may also bring:

Familiarity with reporting tools such as SSRS and PowerBI would be beneficial.Familiarity with APIs would be beneficial.Familiarity with DevOps related concepts such as build pipelines and release pipelines would be beneficial.

The Strengths You’ll Bring

Strong analytical skills and attention to detailProblem solving and innovationSelf-motivated and can use initiativeStrong work ethic and deadline drivenTeam culture of collaborating and willingness to work with others.A passion for investment markets

Let’s Succeed Together

At OMIG, how you work matters just as much as what you do. Our culture celebrates openness, accountability, and innovation – because that’s how we shape a bold future and wow our clients.

If you're ready to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact, we look forward to meeting you.

Skills

Action Planning, Analytics Software, Budget Management, Business Intelligence (BI) Analysis, Computer Literacy, Data Analysis, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Interpretations, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Numerical Aptitude, Report Review, Solution Analysis, Statistical Analysis Techniques

Competencies

Business InsightCultivates InnovationManages ComplexityOptimizes Work ProcessesSituational AdaptabilityStrategic Mindset

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

08 August 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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