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Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.</span></span></p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Join A Growing Quantitative Risk Capability as a Senior Quantitative Analyst</b></H2> </div><div><p>Capitec is building a strengthened Quantitative Analytics capability within Enterprise Risk Management, andwe’re looking for a Senior and a Intermediate Quantitative Analyst to lead complex modelling work across ALM,liquidity risk, market risk and regulatory metrics. This role for a seasoned Quant who enjoys working close to the business translating strategy and regulatory requirements into robust, interpretable models that supportdecision‑making at the highest level.<br> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>About The Role</b></H2> </div><div><p>This role is for an experienced quantitative professional who enjoys solving complex problems at enterpriselevel. You’ll design, develop and own quantitative models that underpin liquidity risk, capital adequacy, ALM,IRRBB and stress testing, operating across the full model lifecycle, from data through to executive insight.<br>Beyond technical delivery, you’ll act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, translating regulatoryframeworks and risk strategy into robust, interpretable models that stand up to scrutiny.</p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What You'll be Responsible For</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Leading the design, development and ownership of quantitative risk models, with a strong focus on:</li> </ul> <ul> <li style="list-style:none"> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li>Asset & Liability Management (ALM)</li> <li>Liquidity risk</li> <li>Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB)</li> <li>Market risk and counterparty credit risk models</li> </ul> </li> <li>Support enterprise and board‑level risk metrics, including capital adequacy, liquidity risk and regulatory reporting requirements</li> <li>Translate risk strategy and regulatory frameworks into practical, operational models and insights</li> <li>Work across the full model lifecycle - from data sourcing and preparation through to modelling, validation, interpretation and stakeholder engagement</li> <li>Partner closely with Risk, Treasury, Data Engineering and Senior Stakeholders to ensure models are fit‑for‑purpose and well understood</li> <li>Operate as a technical lead and subject‑matter expert, guiding best practice within the quantitative space</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>What We Are Looking For</b></H2> </div><div><p><strong>Experience (minimum):</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>5–7 years’ hands‑on experience in quantitative risk modelling within banking, financial services or risk consulting</li> <li>Strong experience building (not just using) quantitative models</li> <li>Proven exposure to regulatory capital and liquidity frameworks (ICAAP, ILAAP, LCR, NSFR, CAR)</li> <li>Experience with stress testing and economic capital modelling</li> <li>Strong programming skills in Python or R, with SQL for data extraction</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience (ideal):</strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>7+ years’ experience in enterprise‑wide or Board‑facing quantitative roles</li> <li>Direct involvement in ICAAP / ILAAP or regulatory stress testing submissions</li> <li>Exposure to Basel III / IV interpretation and application</li> <li>Experience with A‑IRB credit risk models (PD, LGD, EAD) and advanced liquidity behavioural modelling</li> <li>Experience mentoring or technically guiding junior quants</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li>Minimum: Honours degree in Mathematics, Statistics or a related quantitative discipline</li> <li>Preferred: Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Econometrics or Finance</li> <li>Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM or PRM are advantageous</li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Conditions of Employment</b></H2> </div><ul style="margin-top:0.0;margin-bottom:0.0"><li>Clear criminal and credit record </li></ul></div></div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><em>Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.</em></span></span></p>