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Position Overview
DBSA is recruiting a Quantitative Analyst within its Strategic Portfolio Monitoring function based in Midrand, Gauteng. This is a permanent professional opportunity for candidates with experience in quantitative risk analysis, financial modelling and portfolio analytics. The role focuses on risk modelling, stress testing, forecasting, dashboards and portfolio performance analysis.
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Position Overview
DBSA is recruiting a Quantitative Analyst within its Strategic Portfolio Monitoring function based in Midrand, Gauteng. This is a permanent professional opportunity for candidates with experience in quantitative risk analysis, financial modelling and portfolio analytics. The role focuses on risk modelling, stress testing, forecasting, dashboards and portfolio performance analysis.
1
Position Overview
DBSA is recruiting a Quantitative Analyst within its Strategic Portfolio Monitoring function based in Midrand, Gauteng. This is a permanent professional opportunity for candidates with experience in quantitative risk analysis, financial modelling and portfolio analytics. The role focuses on risk modelling, stress testing, forecasting, dashboards and portfolio performance analysis.
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Position Overview
DBSA is recruiting a Quantitative Analyst within its Strategic Portfolio Monitoring function based in Midrand, Gauteng. This is a permanent professional opportunity for candidates with experience in quantitative risk analysis, financial modelling and portfolio analytics. The role focuses on risk modelling, stress testing, forecasting, dashboards and portfolio performance analysis.
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Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science or related field
At least 3 years' quantitative risk or financial modelling experience
Experience developing or validating stress-testing models
Knowledge of scenario analysis
Python, R, SQL or Excel skills
Power BI or Tableau experience
Portfolio risk management knowledge
Knowledge of risk-adjusted performance metrics
Advantageous:
More than 5 years' relevant experience
Honours degree
Development finance or banking experience
Financial modelling and risk metrics experience
Experience with municipalities or government programmes
NB: Strong analytical, reporting and stress-testing capabilities are important for this role.
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Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science or related field
At least 3 years' quantitative risk or financial modelling experience
Experience developing or validating stress-testing models
Knowledge of scenario analysis
Python, R, SQL or Excel skills
Power BI or Tableau experience
Portfolio risk management knowledge
Knowledge of risk-adjusted performance metrics
Advantageous:
More than 5 years' relevant experience
Honours degree
Development finance or banking experience
Financial modelling and risk metrics experience
Experience with municipalities or government programmes
NB: Strong analytical, reporting and stress-testing capabilities are important for this role.
2
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science or related field
At least 3 years' quantitative risk or financial modelling experience
Experience developing or validating stress-testing models
Knowledge of scenario analysis
Python, R, SQL or Excel skills
Power BI or Tableau experience
Portfolio risk management knowledge
Knowledge of risk-adjusted performance metrics
Advantageous:
More than 5 years' relevant experience
Honours degree
Development finance or banking experience
Financial modelling and risk metrics experience
Experience with municipalities or government programmes
NB: Strong analytical, reporting and stress-testing capabilities are important for this role.
2
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science or related field
At least 3 years' quantitative risk or financial modelling experience
Experience developing or validating stress-testing models
Knowledge of scenario analysis
Python, R, SQL or Excel skills
Power BI or Tableau experience
Portfolio risk management knowledge
Knowledge of risk-adjusted performance metrics
Advantageous:
More than 5 years' relevant experience
Honours degree
Development finance or banking experience
Financial modelling and risk metrics experience
Experience with municipalities or government programmes
NB: Strong analytical, reporting and stress-testing capabilities are important for this role.
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Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Analysing portfolio performance and risk
Developing dashboards and reports
Applying risk-adjusted return metrics
Conducting stress tests and scenario analysis
Building forecasting and risk analytics tools
Supporting portfolio optimisation
Integrating risk insights into financial planning
Presenting findings to management and Risk Committees
Supporting Board-level reporting
Tip: Highlight your Python/R/SQL, Power BI/Tableau, financial modelling and stress-testing experience clearly on your CV.
3
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Analysing portfolio performance and risk
Developing dashboards and reports
Applying risk-adjusted return metrics
Conducting stress tests and scenario analysis
Building forecasting and risk analytics tools
Supporting portfolio optimisation
Integrating risk insights into financial planning
Presenting findings to management and Risk Committees
Supporting Board-level reporting
Tip: Highlight your Python/R/SQL, Power BI/Tableau, financial modelling and stress-testing experience clearly on your CV.
3
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Analysing portfolio performance and risk
Developing dashboards and reports
Applying risk-adjusted return metrics
Conducting stress tests and scenario analysis
Building forecasting and risk analytics tools
Supporting portfolio optimisation
Integrating risk insights into financial planning
Presenting findings to management and Risk Committees
Supporting Board-level reporting
Tip: Highlight your Python/R/SQL, Power BI/Tableau, financial modelling and stress-testing experience clearly on your CV.
3
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Analysing portfolio performance and risk
Developing dashboards and reports
Applying risk-adjusted return metrics
Conducting stress tests and scenario analysis
Building forecasting and risk analytics tools
Supporting portfolio optimisation
Integrating risk insights into financial planning
Presenting findings to management and Risk Committees
Supporting Board-level reporting
Tip: Highlight your Python/R/SQL, Power BI/Tableau, financial modelling and stress-testing experience clearly on your CV.
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What You Will Gain
Employees will benefit from:
Permanent employment in development finance
Advanced quantitative risk experience
Exposure to portfolio monitoring and analytics
Experience with stress testing and forecasting
Exposure to senior management and Board reporting
Opportunities to develop financial risk expertise
Tip: Focus your CV on measurable analytical projects, risk models, dashboards and financial modelling experience.
4
What You Will Gain
Employees will benefit from:
Permanent employment in development finance
Advanced quantitative risk experience
Exposure to portfolio monitoring and analytics
Experience with stress testing and forecasting
Exposure to senior management and Board reporting
Opportunities to develop financial risk expertise
Tip: Focus your CV on measurable analytical projects, risk models, dashboards and financial modelling experience.
4
What You Will Gain
Employees will benefit from:
Permanent employment in development finance
Advanced quantitative risk experience
Exposure to portfolio monitoring and analytics
Experience with stress testing and forecasting
Exposure to senior management and Board reporting
Opportunities to develop financial risk expertise
Tip: Focus your CV on measurable analytical projects, risk models, dashboards and financial modelling experience.
4
What You Will Gain
Employees will benefit from:
Permanent employment in development finance
Advanced quantitative risk experience
Exposure to portfolio monitoring and analytics
Experience with stress testing and forecasting
Exposure to senior management and Board reporting
Opportunities to develop financial risk expertise
Tip: Focus your CV on measurable analytical projects, risk models, dashboards and financial modelling experience.
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Application Process
How to Apply
Submit:
Updated CV
Relevant qualifications
Supporting documents requested by DBSA
Ensure CV includes:
Full employment history
Employer names and employment duration
Quantitative/risk analytics experience
Financial modelling projects
Programming and analytics tools
Dashboard/reporting experience
Contactable references
Closing date:
05 October 2026Apply early — late submissions may NOT be accepted
Click the
Apply Button— you will be redirected to the official DBSA application page
Tip: Verify the official DBSA vacancy page for the application button and submission requirements before applying.
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Application Process
How to Apply
Submit:
Updated CV
Relevant qualifications
Supporting documents requested by DBSA
Ensure CV includes:
Full employment history
Employer names and employment duration
Quantitative/risk analytics experience
Financial modelling projects
Programming and analytics tools
Dashboard/reporting experience
Contactable references
Closing date:
05 October 2026Apply early — late submissions may NOT be accepted
Click the
Apply Button— you will be redirected to the official DBSA application page
Tip: Verify the official DBSA vacancy page for the application button and submission requirements before applying.
5
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit:
Updated CV
Relevant qualifications
Supporting documents requested by DBSA
Ensure CV includes:
Full employment history
Employer names and employment duration
Quantitative/risk analytics experience
Financial modelling projects
Programming and analytics tools
Dashboard/reporting experience
Contactable references
Closing date:
05 October 2026Apply early — late submissions may NOT be accepted
Click the
Apply Button— you will be redirected to the official DBSA application page
Tip: Verify the official DBSA vacancy page for the application button and submission requirements before applying.
5
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit:
Updated CV
Relevant qualifications
Supporting documents requested by DBSA
Ensure CV includes:
Full employment history
Employer names and employment duration
Quantitative/risk analytics experience
Financial modelling projects
Programming and analytics tools
Dashboard/reporting experience
Contactable references
Closing date:
05 October 2026Apply early — late submissions may NOT be accepted
Click the
Apply Button— you will be redirected to the official DBSA application page
Tip: Verify the official DBSA vacancy page for the application button and submission requirements before applying.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about this role? We've got answers.
What qualifications are required?
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Computer Science or Informatics is required.
Who can apply?
Candidates with the required degree, quantitative risk experience and technical skills may apply.
Is experience required?
Yes. At least 3 years' experience in quantitative risk analysis, risk analytics or financial modelling is required.
What technical skills are required?
Python, R, SQL or Excel, plus data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
How do I apply?
Use the Apply Button to access the official DBSA application page and submit your application before 05 October 2026. The supplied advert does not specify the exact submission method.
Is there career growth?
The role provides experience in quantitative risk, portfolio analytics, financial modelling, stress testing and strategic reporting, supporting progression into senior risk and quantitative analytics roles.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about this role? We've got answers.
What qualifications are required?
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Computer Science or Informatics is required.
Who can apply?
Candidates with the required degree, quantitative risk experience and technical skills may apply.
Is experience required?
Yes. At least 3 years' experience in quantitative risk analysis, risk analytics or financial modelling is required.
What technical skills are required?
Python, R, SQL or Excel, plus data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
How do I apply?
Use the Apply Button to access the official DBSA application page and submit your application before 05 October 2026. The supplied advert does not specify the exact submission method.
Is there career growth?
The role provides experience in quantitative risk, portfolio analytics, financial modelling, stress testing and strategic reporting, supporting progression into senior risk and quantitative analytics roles.
6
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about this role? We've got answers.
What qualifications are required?
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Computer Science or Informatics is required.
Who can apply?
Candidates with the required degree, quantitative risk experience and technical skills may apply.
Is experience required?
Yes. At least 3 years' experience in quantitative risk analysis, risk analytics or financial modelling is required.
What technical skills are required?
Python, R, SQL or Excel, plus data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
How do I apply?
Use the Apply Button to access the official DBSA application page and submit your application before 05 October 2026. The supplied advert does not specify the exact submission method.
Is there career growth?
The role provides experience in quantitative risk, portfolio analytics, financial modelling, stress testing and strategic reporting, supporting progression into senior risk and quantitative analytics roles.
6
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about this role? We've got answers.
What qualifications are required?
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Actuarial Science, Computer Science or Informatics is required.
Who can apply?
Candidates with the required degree, quantitative risk experience and technical skills may apply.
Is experience required?
Yes. At least 3 years' experience in quantitative risk analysis, risk analytics or financial modelling is required.
What technical skills are required?
Python, R, SQL or Excel, plus data visualisation tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
How do I apply?
Use the Apply Button to access the official DBSA application page and submit your application before 05 October 2026. The supplied advert does not specify the exact submission method.
Is there career growth?
The role provides experience in quantitative risk, portfolio analytics, financial modelling, stress testing and strategic reporting, supporting progression into senior risk and quantitative analytics roles.
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Important Note
Spanisam serves as an information and job listing platform only. We are not involved in recruitment decisions. Always verify vacancy details, requirements and application instructions through the official DBSA website before applying.
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Disclaimer
Important Note
Spanisam serves as an information and job listing platform only. We are not involved in recruitment decisions. Always verify vacancy details, requirements and application instructions through the official DBSA website before applying.
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