Nedbank invites South African graduates to apply for the Quantitative Analyst Graduate Programme 2027.
Graduate Programme Application Closing Date: 30 June 2026
Graduate Programme Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
About Nedbank Quantitative Analyst Graduate Programme 2027
Nedbank is inviting applications for the Quantitative Analyst Graduate Programme 2027 based in Johannesburg.
The programme is designed to develop world-class Quantitative Analysts through the Nedbank Quants Graduate Programme. Successful candidates will contribute to the development and maintenance of best practice models and assessment strategies in line with regulations, where applicable, to support world-class risk management.
Job Purpose
The purpose of the programme is to develop highly skilled quantitative analysts who can assist in building and maintaining models, analysing data, improving business processes and supporting effective risk management across Nedbank.
Job Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Seeking opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and add value to Nedbank
- Contributing to the Nedbank Quants Training Programme by actively participating in programme committees and structures, including marketing, recruitment and social committees
- Supporting business needs through face-to-face engagement and attendance at forums and committees
- Assisting the business with queries by extracting and analysing data
- Ensuring continuity and knowledge sharing by documenting processes and models
- Ensuring compliance with policies through data analysis and monitoring
- Bridging the gap between operational and analytical concepts through communication
- Improving personal capability by identifying training courses and career progression opportunities
- Sharing knowledge and industry trends with the team
- Contributing to Nedbank’s transformation goals by participating in culture-building initiatives
Essential Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Undergraduate Degree at NQF Level 7
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to applicants with a business-related postgraduate degree, Honours or Master’s degree with majors in:
- Pure Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Statistics
- Engineering
- Econometrics
- Financial Engineering
- Quantitative Risk Management
- Similar related fields
Minimum Experience Required
No experience is required for this graduate opportunity.
Type of Exposure
Successful graduates may gain exposure to:
- Conducting root cause analysis
- Analysing situations or data requiring in-depth evaluation of multiple factors
- Developing ways to minimise risks
- Influencing stakeholders to obtain buy-in for concepts and ideas
- Working with teams to identify alternative solutions to problems
- Interacting with diverse people
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Interacting with various levels of management
- Managing multiple projects
- Working within a team
Technical and Professional Knowledge
Applicants should have knowledge or interest in:
- Business acumen
- Industry trends
- Microsoft Office
- Principles of project management
- Relevant regulatory knowledge
- Relevant software and systems
- Risk management processes and frameworks
- Business writing skills
- Quantitative skills
- Governance, risk and controls
Behavioural Competencies
Applicants should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Customer focus
- Decision making
- Managing work
How to apply
Click here to apply for Nedbank Quantitative Analyst Graduate Programme 2027
Applicants are encouraged to apply online before the closing date.