Quants Exploration Programme 2026 – Nedbank

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Quants Exploration Programme 2026 – Nedbank

Nedbank is inviting suitably qualified graduates and young professionals to apply for the Quants Exploration Programme 2026 in Johannesburg. The programme is designed to develop future quantitative analysts and provide exposure to quantitative analysis, data analytics, modelling and risk management.

Job Details

Company: Nedbank Ltd
Job Title: Quants Exploration Programme 2026
Req ID: 146983
Job Family: Administration, Operations and Facilities
Career Stream: Administration, Transactional Processing and Production
Leadership Pipeline: Manage Self: Technical
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Experience: No experience required
FAIS Affected: No

Job Purpose

The purpose of the programme is to develop world-class Quantitative Analysts who can contribute to the development and maintenance of best-practice models and assessment strategies in support of effective risk management.

Successful participants will also gain professional development through training, business interaction, project involvement and participation in programme activities.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Identify opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems.
  • Recommend effective ways of working that add value to Nedbank.
  • Participate actively in the Nedbank Quants Training Programme.
  • Contribute to programme committees and structures such as marketing, recruitment and social committees.
  • Engage with business stakeholders through meetings, forums and committees.
  • Extract and analyse data to assist the business with queries and decision-making.
  • Document processes and models to ensure continuity and knowledge sharing.
  • Conduct data analysis and monitoring to support policy compliance.
  • Help bridge the gap between operational and analytical concepts through effective communication.
  • Identify relevant training and career development opportunities.
  • Stay informed about developments and trends within the field.
  • Share knowledge and industry developments with team members.
  • Participate in Nedbank culture-building and transformation initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Essential Qualification

  • Undergraduate Degree.

Preferred Qualifications

A Business-related degree is preferred, together with a postgraduate qualification such as:

  • Honours Degree
  • Master’s Degree

Relevant majors or fields may include:

  • Pure Mathematics
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Engineering
  • Econometrics
  • Financial Engineering
  • Quantitative Risk Management
  • Similar quantitative disciplines

Experience

No previous work experience is required.

The programme is therefore suitable for graduates who meet the qualification requirements and are looking to begin or develop a career in quantitative analysis and financial services.

Technical and Professional Knowledge

Candidates should have knowledge or understanding of:

  • Business Acumen
  • Industry Trends
  • Microsoft Office
  • Principles of Project Management
  • Relevant Regulatory Knowledge
  • Relevant Software and Systems
  • Risk Management Processes and Frameworks
  • Business Writing
  • Quantitative Skills
  • Governance, Risk and Controls

Behavioural Competencies

Candidates should demonstrate:

  • Adaptability
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Customer Focus
  • Decision Making
  • Managing Work

Relevant Skills and Exposure

The programme may involve exposure to:

  • Root cause analysis
  • Analysis of complex situations and data
  • Risk reduction strategies
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Problem-solving and alternative solution development
  • Working with diverse people
  • Building effective internal and external relationships
  • Interacting with different levels of management
  • Managing multiple projects
  • Team-based working environments

Application Information

Job Title: Quants Exploration Programme 2026
Req ID: 146983
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Experience: No experience required
Qualification: Undergraduate Degree
Closing Date: Not specified in the supplied vacancy details.

Applicants should apply through Nedbank’s official careers portal and review the vacancy requirements before submitting an application.

Nedbank Recruiting Team: +27 860 555 566

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