Junior Consultant

Full Time 1 day ago Western Cape, Western Cape

Employment Information

As part of a small, high-impact team, you will take ownership of your work and contribute directly to client outcomes and internal innovation, including the development of proprietary tools and solutions.

 

In return, we expect a resilient, growth-orientated mindset, a willingness to push beyond your comfort zone, and a strong commitment to teamwork.

 

YOUR TASKS

 

Project Delivery & Development

  • Support consulting projects in the financial services sector
  • Write and ship code that powers real client-facing tools – from pricing engines to risk dashboards
  • Work with datasets to build models, automate processes, and generate insights
  • Debug and improve existing codebases in production environments

 

Client Analysis & Solution Design

  • Analyse client processes, data architectures, and systems
  • Identify optimisation opportunities through analytical and technical solutions
  • Support the development of tailored, data-driven recommendations

 

Data & Market Analysis

  • Perform quantitative analyses and translate findings into actionable insights
  • Research market trends, regulatory developments, and industry challenges

 

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver high-quality outcomes
  • Translate your technical work into clear findings — explaining what you built and why it matters to non-technical clients

 

Internal Innovation

  • Contribute to internal tools, accelerators, and frameworks
  • Support knowledge sharing through documentation, training materials and workshops

 

YOUR PROFILE

 

Education

  • Degree in Computer Science, Financial Mathematics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field
  • Strong self-taught candidates with coding or technical project experience are also encouraged to apply

 

Technical Skills

  • Working proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Python, JavaScript, C#, Java, Go, etc.). You should be comfortable learning and working in new languages and frameworks as needed
  • Interest in software development, data engineering, or quantitative modelling
  • Familiarity with data analysis, automation, or analytical tool development
  • Experience with Angular, NestJS, Excel/VBA, or data visualisation tools is advantageous

 

Analytical Thinking

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to break down complex challenges
  • Interest in working with data, models, and technical solutions

 

Industry Interest

  • Curiosity about financial services, risk management, or regulatory environments

 

Communication & Team Fit

  • Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and effectively

 

Mindset & Team Fit

·      Proactive, self-driven, and eager to learn

  • Comfortable working in collaborative, international teams
  • Open to feedback, growth, and new challenges

 

WHAT WE OFFER

 

Meaningful Work

  • Work on high-impact projects with leading financial institutions
  • Contribute to real-world solutions combining finance and technology

 

Technical & Professional Growth

  • Mentorship from senior developers and consultants
  • Support for certifications or further study
  • Exposure to both consulting and development skillsets

 

Ownership & Responsibility

  • Real responsibility from day one — your code will go to production and your analysis willreach clients

 

Flexible Working

  • Remote-first environment with flexibility across Europe and South Africa, plus occassional trave to client sites

 

Collaborative Culture

  • Work alongside developers and quants in a dynamic, supportive, and entrepreneurial environment

 

Competitive Package

  • Attractive remuneration and benefits
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