Lead Quantitative Analyst (advanced analytics)

Network Recruitment • stellenbosch, cape winelands district municipality • Posted June 03, 2026

About the Role


SUMMARY:
A leading South African Retail Bank is expanding its advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities and is seeking a Lead Quantitative Analyst – Advanced Analytics to independently validate highâimpact models across credit risk, financial crime, and broader advanced analytics use cases.

POSITION INFO:
This is a handsâon technical role for an experienced machine learning professional who enjoys working endâtoâend on complex models in a regulated environment and providing some strong analytical challenges to production models. You will play a key role within a specialist quantitative function responsible for the independent validation and oversight of machine learning and data science models used across the organisation. These models support critical decisionâmaking in areas such as credit risk, fraud, AML, and customer behaviour. The role combines deep technical modelling work with leadership responsibilities, including mentorin...