Junior Consultant
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| Location | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Contract | Full time |
| Work Model | Remote |
| Closing | in about 2 months |
- 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
- Analyse client processes, data architectures, and systems
- Identify optimisation opportunities through analytical and technical solutions
- Support the development of tailored, recommendations
- Perform quantitative analyses and translate findings into actionable insights
- Research market trends, regulatory developments, and industry challenges
- 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
- Contribute to internal tools, accelerators, and frameworks
- Support knowledge sharing through documentation, training materials and workshops
- 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
- 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
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to break down complex challenges
- Interest in working with data, models, and technical solutions
- Curiosity about financial services, risk management, or regulatory environments
- Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and effectively
- Comfortable working in collaborative, international teams
- Open to feedback, growth, and new challenges
- Work on high-impact projects with leading financial institutions
- Contribute to real-world solutions combining finance and technology
- Mentorship from senior developers and consultants
- Support for certifications or further study
- Exposure to both consulting and development skillsets
- Real responsibility from day one — your code will go to production and your analysis willreach clients
- Remote-first environment with flexibility across Europe and South Africa, plus occassional trave to client sites
- Work alongside developers and quants in a dynamic, supportive, and entrepreneurial environment
- Attractive remuneration and benefits
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
Client Analysis & Solution Design
Data & Market Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement
Internal Innovation
YOUR PROFILE
Education
Technical Skills
Analytical Thinking
Industry Interest
Communication & Team Fit
Mindset & Team Fit
· Proactive, self-driven, and eager to learn
WHAT WE OFFER
Meaningful Work
Technical & Professional Growth
Ownership & Responsibility
Flexible Working
Collaborative Culture
Competitive Package
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Location
About the company
Factory 209 (Pty) Ltd T/A Gradlinc

