Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst
Cape Town 
About Fairtree:
Fairtree is a trusted investment partner with investment capabilities spanning global, private, and listed asset classes. We continually strive for investment excellence and to deliver high-quality returns to our investors, as we have done since the inception of our first fund in 2003.
At the heart of everything we do at Fairtree is the purpose that the business exists to enrich the lives of all our stakeholders. We believe Fairtree is a tool enabling us in our mission to put each of our stakeholders, through their dealings with or within Fairtree, in a better position to live their individual or collective callings.
We deliver on this purpose through our five core values: Excellence, Integrity, Growth, Real Relationships and Family. We strive to live these values every day and trust that they will drive every action or decision made at Fairtree in the best interest of all stakeholders.
About The Role:
The successful candidate will join the Fairtree Fixed Income team, comprising two portfolio managers and three quantitative analysts, with three team members based in London. The role will focus on credit and interest rate derivatives, with a significant portion of time dedicated to programming. The role is suitable for a recent graduate or an individual looking to transition industries.
Additional information:
- Location: Fairtree office in Newlands, Cape Town
- Start Date: Negotiable
Qualifications:
- Strong proficiency in mathematics and coding (e.g., MATLAB, C++, Python, OO design, Git, AWS)
- Possession of a postgraduate degree in engineering or science is preferred
- A qualification in finance is advantageous but not required
Interested?
How to Apply
If you believe Fairtree can provide an environment for you to grow and flourish, and you want to explore the Fixed Income Quantitative Analyst opportunity further, please forward your CV and university transcripts to [email protected]. Please include the string “qnthr2024” in the body of your email.
