Specialist Data Scientist (3 Month Contract)

About the position

Join a high-performance team in Sandton  as a Specialist Data Scientist on a 3-month contract. This role focuses on developing and optimising market-making models for equities and derivatives within a fast-paced trading environment.  Candidates must have direct experience in global markets and a strong grasp of pre- and post-trade data processes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance market-making models using high-frequency trading data
• Conduct back testing and research to improve model accuracy
• Apply machine learning techniques (e.g., LSTMs, CNNs) to predict short-term price movements
• Integrate models into production environments in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Work with AWS infrastructure (S3, Sage Maker) and large datasets
• Generate and analyse time-based and volume-based data samples
• Contribute to the creation and optimisation of trading algorithms

Minimum Requirements:

• 5–7 years' experience in data analytics, machine learning, and quantitative analysis
• Strong knowledge of global markets, equities, and trading systems
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, AWS, and data visualisation tools
• Practical experience with market microstructure and high-frequency data techniques
• Exposure to hedge fund environments (minimum 2 years)
• Hands-on experience with machine learning in financial systems

Contract Details:

• 3 Months
• On-Site: Sandton
• R550 per hour (Note that it is the client's prerogative, regardless of advertised package, to offer a market related salary considering the candidate's qualifications, skills, and level of experience.)

Desired Skills:

• data science
• data analytics
• machine learning
• quantitative analysis
• python
• sql
• aws