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Financial Markets Technology Consultant

Elenjical solutions, a Johannesburg-based Capital markets and Risk technology consulting firm with a global footprint, is looking for a Financial markets technology consultant

The role entails

• Financial markets software development and testing
• Business analysis/ System Analysis
• Trading system development/configuration
• Financial Instrument set up and validation
• Strategic consulting

Technical skills

· Experience with systems such as Compatibl, Murex, Calypso, and Front Arena is a plus.

• Proficiency in one programming language is a must (Python, C#, Java, C++, C ,SQL etc.)

Education requirements

• Bachelors (4-year program) or Master's in Mathematics of Finance, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Computational Finance, Mathematics, Financial Risk Management, Quantitative risk management etc. from a reputable university
• Mathematics up to a second-year level (Calculus, Statistics ,Linear Algebra and Differential equations )
• 1-5 years of Experience

Consulting Skills

• Communication – the ability to convey relevant information in the written and verbal form
• Interpersonal Skills – the ability to interact with other people, individually and in groups, through listening, effective speaking, and the ability to control and manage emotions
• Collaboration – the ability to work as a team to achieve a common goal
• Requirements Gathering – ability to extract and understand client requirements
• Solution Design – ability to create solutions given requirements
• Software development – ability to implement designs
• Scoping – contribute to scoping and effort estimations
• System Configuration – the ability to configure systems and develop system software to deliver functional solutions to client system requirements
• Planning – the ability to plan task execution and deliver accordingly
• Documentation – the ability to document requirements, solutions, and configuration concisely
• Stakeholder Engagement – the ability to engage relevant stakeholders and manage expectations
• Prioritization – the ability to identify the object of the highest importance and executing accordingly

To Apply

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Calling on you, the sharpest minds with the boldest ideas, to help us break the Mold. If you speak fluent stakeholder and dream in dashboards, this gig might just be your next power move.

We’re not just about insurance and investments — we’re about reimagining financial freedom. We dare to do different, and we are on a search for a Business Analyst to shake things up!

• Informatics or other relevant degree
• 5 to 7 years experience as a business analyst
• 2 to 5 years experience in financial armkets
• User interface analyst experience
• Agile methodology
• Project management
• SQL queries
• Enterprise architect
• Visio

What you will be doing:

• Design and validate the functional solution using Agile Methodology
• This involves interpreting the product / technical requirements into agile epics and stories
• Plan agile sprints and stories for the sprint
• Apply knowledge of the system, interfaces and dependencies to highlight integration aspects that must be considered
• Identify a set of stakeholders that need to be involved in creating and validating the agile story board by interview business and technical owners, as well as experienced members of the development team (development manager, architect, Snr BA)
• Design a set of test cases/scripts, test scenarios and test data sets to accompany the agile story board
• Validate the agile epics and test basket with the identified stakeholders and obtain sign-off

Reference number for this position is GZ60716 which is a contract position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company salary of R700 per hour negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on or call him on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Closing Date

2025/10/31

Reference Number

COR

Job Title

Financial Markets Trainee x2 - Catapult Programme 2026 (Johannesburg)

Job Type Classification

Graduate

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Gauteng

Location - Town / City

Johannesburg

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounting / Finance / Actuarial Science / Financial Mathematics /Economics graduate with a 'can do' attitude, who delivers beyond what is expected of them and is keen to demonstrate their passion for the financial markets to get well rounded exposure in the investment industry. As a trainee of one of our black-owned stockbrokers, you will be provided with structured learning, mentorship and on the job support to ensure your success in the role. As part of the Coronation Catapult Programme, you will be provided with power skills training including but not limited to critical thinking, resilience, business communication skills and coaching.

Be part of this dynamic programme to catapult your career to heights you have not yet imagined

Duties and Responsibilities

• Dealing with matters escalated by the dealing team

• Compiling morning reports

• Compiling market structure reports

• Execution of client orders

• Attend to all client queries

• Perform settlement process

• Amendments of any incorrect allocations or bookings

• Monitoring of all settlements

• Advise traders of any Profit & Loss (P&L) on positions

• Document onboarding processes

• Complete onboarding processes as necessary

Ideal Experience

Ideal Qualifications

• BCom, BBus Sci, CFA, Act Sci, Engineering

• Any degree majoring in accounting, investments, finance, economics or mathematics

Most Important Attribute

• Numerical

• Able to work under high pressure

• Proven academic ability through diligence and perseverance

Systems Knowledge

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join Africa's leading financial & healthcare services company as they drive digital transformation across Africa as part of a major global expansion.

This is a 12-month contract based in Cape Town (hybrid), the rate on offer is R500 per hour.

THE COMPANY

Africa's top provider of financial and healthcare solutions, this organisation is in the midst of a significant digital transformation. You'll deliver large-scale software development projects that will redefine how the business operates across multiple divisions. With global expansion underway, this role offers the chance to shape delivery of critical digital initiatives and establish yourself as a key stakeholder in one of SA's most high-performing, delivery-driven environments.

THE ROLE

As Project Manager, you'll lead digital transformation programmes with a strong focus on large-scale software development projects. You'll take initiatives from ideation through delivery, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose and aligned with business goals.

Your key responsibilities will include managing end-to-end project lifecycles, building business cases, driving Agile delivery, and coordinating cross-functional teams to meet critical milestones. You'll partner closely with senior stakeholders to ensure on-time, high-quality execution of transformative IT projects that underpin the company's global expansion.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project Management Certification (Prince 2, PMP, CAPM, PMBOK, etc)

4+ years Project Management experience

Strong experience with Agile methodologies

Proven track record delivering large-scale software development projects

Experience in enterprise-scale environments (complex stakeholder management, multiple systems/business units, etc).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to join Africa's leading financial & healthcare services company as they drive digital transformation across Africa as part of a major global expansion.

This is a 12-month contract based in Cape Town (hybrid), the rate on offer is R500 per hour.

THE COMPANY

Africa's top provider of financial and healthcare solutions, this organisation is in the midst of a significant digital transformation. You'll deliver large-scale software development projects that will redefine how the business operates across multiple divisions. With global expansion underway, this role offers the chance to shape delivery of critical digital initiatives and establish yourself as a key stakeholder in one of SA's most high-performing, delivery-driven environments.

THE ROLE

As Project Manager, you'll lead digital transformation programmes with a strong focus on large-scale software development projects. You'll take initiatives from ideation through delivery, ensuring solutions are fit for purpose and aligned with business goals.

Your key responsibilities will include managing end-to-end project lifecycles, building business cases, driving Agile delivery, and coordinating cross-functional teams to meet critical milestones. You'll partner closely with senior stakeholders to ensure on-time, high-quality execution of transformative IT projects that underpin the company's global expansion.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project Management Certification (Prince 2, PMP, CAPM, PMBOK, etc)

4+ years Project Management experience

Strong experience with Agile methodologies

Proven track record delivering large-scale software development projects

Experience in enterprise-scale environments (complex stakeholder management, multiple systems/business units, etc).

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