Quants Exploration Programme 2026 – Nedbank
Company: Nedbank
Programme: Quants Exploration Programme 2026
Job Family: Administration, Operations and Facilities
Career Stream: Administration, Transactional Processing and Production
Leadership Pipeline: Manage Self: Technical
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Experience Required: No experience required
Job Reference: 146983
FAIS Affected: No
Programme Overview
Nedbank is offering an opportunity for aspiring quantitative professionals to join its Quants Exploration Programme 2026 in Johannesburg. The programme is designed to develop world-class Quantitative Analysts while providing participants with exposure to quantitative analysis, risk management, business processes, data analysis and model development.
The programme is suited to graduates with strong quantitative backgrounds who are interested in building a career at the intersection of mathematics, statistics, technology, finance and risk. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to the development and maintenance of best-practice models and assessment strategies that support effective risk management within Nedbank.
A key objective of the programme is to help participants develop both technical and professional capabilities. In addition to working with quantitative concepts and analytical models, participants will engage with different areas of the business and collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across various levels of the organisation.
Importantly, no previous work experience is required, making this an opportunity for suitably qualified graduates who are looking to begin developing their careers in quantitative analysis.
Job Purpose
The purpose of the Quants Exploration Programme is to develop talented individuals into world-class Quantitative Analysts.
Participants will contribute to the development and maintenance of best-practice models and assessment strategies, where applicable, in line with relevant regulations and governance requirements. Through this work, participants will support Nedbank’s broader risk-management objectives.
The programme also focuses on developing participants’ understanding of how quantitative and analytical concepts can be applied to real-world business challenges.
Key Responsibilities
Successful participants will be expected to contribute to the programme and business through a range of analytical, collaborative and developmental activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Identifying opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems.
- Recommending effective ways of working that add value to Nedbank.
- Contributing proactively to the Nedbank Quants Training Programme.
- Participating in programme committees and structures, including marketing, recruitment and social committees.
- Engaging with business stakeholders through face-to-face interaction.
- Attending relevant forums and committees.
- Assisting the business with queries by extracting and analysing data.
- Documenting processes and models to ensure continuity and maintain a reliable knowledge base.
- Supporting compliance with policies through data analysis and monitoring.
- Developing an understanding of business processes.
- Bridging the gap between operational and analytical concepts through effective communication.
- Identifying opportunities for personal development and career progression.
- Staying informed about developments and trends within the quantitative field.
- Sharing relevant knowledge and industry trends with team members.
- Participating in Nedbank culture-building initiatives.
- Supporting transformation goals through active participation in relevant initiatives.
Qualifications
Essential Qualification
Applicants must have an:
- Undergraduate Degree
Preferred Qualifications
A relevant business-related degree is preferred.
A Postgraduate, Honours or Master’s degree is advantageous, particularly where the qualification includes majors or specialisation in areas such as:
- Pure Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Statistics
- Engineering
- Econometrics
- Financial Engineering
- Quantitative Risk Management
- Similar quantitative disciplines
Candidates with strong academic backgrounds in quantitative fields are therefore encouraged to consider this programme.
Experience
No previous experience is required.
This makes the programme particularly relevant to graduates who have the appropriate academic background and are looking to enter the quantitative analytics and risk-management field.
Applicants should, however, demonstrate an interest in quantitative analysis, problem-solving, risk management and using data to support business decisions.
Technical Knowledge
The programme requires an understanding of or exposure to various technical and professional areas, including:
- 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
Strong analytical thinking and the ability to work with complex information will be valuable in this environment.
Desired Exposure and Skills
The ideal candidate should be comfortable analysing complex situations and working through problems that involve multiple factors.
Relevant exposure includes:
- Conducting root-cause analysis.
- Analysing situations or data requiring an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
- Developing approaches to minimise risks.
- Influencing stakeholders and obtaining buy-in for ideas and concepts.
- Working with teams to identify alternative solutions to problems.
- Interacting with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.
- Engaging with different levels of management.
- Managing multiple projects.
- Working effectively within a team.
Behavioural Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Customer Focus
- Decision Making
- Managing Work
Nedbank is looking for individuals who can adapt to changing circumstances, communicate effectively and work collaboratively while maintaining a strong focus on delivering quality results.
Career Development
The Quants Exploration Programme is designed not only to provide participants with technical exposure but also to encourage personal and professional development.
Participants are expected to take an active role in their own development by identifying relevant training opportunities and career-progression paths. Feedback from managers can be used to identify areas for improvement and further development.
Programme involvement through committees and other structures also gives participants an opportunity to strengthen their professional skills while contributing to the broader Quants Training Programme.
Location
📍 Johannesburg, South Africa
The position is listed under Nedbank’s Administration, Operations and Facilities job family and the Administration, Transactional Processing and Production career stream.
Application Information
Job Title: Quants Exploration Programme 2026
Req ID: 146983
Location: Johannesburg, ZA
Experience: No experience required
Qualification: Undergraduate Degree
FAIS Affected: No
For recruitment enquiries, applicants can contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team on:
📞 +27 860 555 566
Important
This programme is particularly suited to candidates who want to build a career in quantitative analysis, financial risk, modelling, data analysis and related analytical fields. A relevant postgraduate qualification in mathematics, statistics, engineering, econometrics, financial engineering or quantitative risk management is advantageous, although the essential requirement listed is an undergraduate degree.
Applicants should ensure that their academic background, quantitative capabilities and career interests align with the requirements of the Quants Exploration Programme before applying.