Afrique du Sud

Opportunité de Carrière chez VALR: Analyste Quantitatif

Présentation de l’Entreprise

VALR se positionne comme **Afrika’s largest crypto exchange** en termes de volume de transactions. Établi en 2018 à *Johannesburg, Afrique du Sud*, VALR offre une plateforme sécurisée et innovante à plus d’un million d’utilisateurs, incluant 1 100 clients institutionnels et corporatifs. L’entreprise est régulée par la *Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)* en Afrique du Sud, tout en ayant obtenu des autorisations pour opérer en Europe et une approbation initiale de Dubaï.

Vision et Mission

VALR aspire à créer un système financier qui *unit plutôt que divise*. Le nom de l’entreprise, inspiré du mot « valour », se veut symbolique des valeurs universelles de *courage, d’intégrité éthique,* et de la *valeur intrinsèque de chaque individu*. La mission est de *simplifier* le monde complexe de la crypto-monnaie, rendant son accès possible pour tous tout en comblant le fossé entre la finance traditionnelle et l’avenir alimenté par la blockchain.

Profil Recherché

Exigences du poste

  • Diplôme en finance, économie, gestion des risques financiers, ou domaine similaire.
  • Expérience significative (6+ ans) en gestion des risques financiers, de préférence dans le secteur financier ou la cryptomonnaie.
  • Maîtrise des marchés de cryptomonnaie, des plateformes de trading, et de la technologie blockchain.
  • Compétences en évaluation des risques, modélisation et stratégies d’atténuation des risques.
  • Compréhension des risques opérationnels, financiers, et de conformité associés au trading de cryptomonnaies.
  • Expérience en produits dérivés (futures, options, etc.) et dans l’industrie de la cryptomonnaie.
  • Bonne capacité en programmation, familiarité avec le traitement de données massives (Hadoop, SQL, Python).
  • Capacité à travailler dans un environnement dynamique, avec une flexibilité dans les horaires.

Responsabilités du poste

  • Effectuer des recherches quantitatives pour alimenter les stratégies de trading.
  • Évaluer et identifier les risques en étudiant les opérations de trading.
  • Développer des stratégies d’atténuation des risques, en collaboration avec les équipes de trading.
  • Préparer des rapports pour la direction, avec des recommandations sur la gestion des risques.

Conditions de Travail et Avantages

VALR propose un environnement de travail innovant, permettant aux employés de *travailler de n’importe où*, favorisant ainsi un équilibre entre vie professionnelle et personnelle. Les avantages incluent :

  • **Développement de carrière** : allocations de formation professionnelle et sessions de développement.
  • **Rémunération compétitive** : salaires en accord avec les standards du marché et bonus à la performance.
  • **Culture de la diversité et de l’inclusion** : engagement pour un lieu de travail équitable.
  • **Bien-être** : encouragement à poursuivre une vie équilibrée, avec des options de congé flexible.

Implication Sociale et Culture d’Équipe

VALR croit en un système financier qui reconnaît l’universalité de l’humanité. Les employés sont encouragés à participer à des initiatives éducatives sur les cryptomonnaies et à interagir avec des collègues du monde entier, renforçant ainsi une culture d’ouverture et d’innovation.

Comment Postuler

Pour ceux qui souhaitent participer à cette aventure dynamique au sein d’une entreprise leader dans l’industrie de la cryptomonnaie, n’hésitez pas à [*postuler dès maintenant*](https://jobviewtrack.com/en-za/job-4f1b417c5805011a4e00411701170b47244e150410005e297c434c08161d53767116090f1a0e114100011f162b180a191557/4aedf21c0e0bbb2b474b17ee02c2010c.html?affid=473f0b388933e32bd5dbfbb2d8f8a3bb).

Salaire attendu : À discuter lors de l’entretien.
Localisation : Afrique du Sud
Date de l’annonce : 02 juillet 2025

Les candidatures sont ouvertes à tous, et VALR s’engage à promouvoir une diversité de talents dans ses équipes.


📅 Date de publication de l’offre : Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:58:49 GMT

🏢 Entreprise : VALR

📍 Lieu : South Africa

💼 Intitulé du poste : Quantitative Analyst

💶 Rémunération proposée :

📝 Description du poste : Job DescriptionAbout Us:VALR is Africa’s largest crypto exchange by trade volume, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. Serving over 1 million users globally, including 1,100 corporate and institutional clients, we’re licensed by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa, with additional approvals to offer services in Europe and initial approval from Dubai’s VARA.VALR distinguishes itself with a customer-first philosophy, delivering secure, transparent, and innovative solutions for both professional and retail traders.Our Vision:Our vision is to create a world where finance unites rather than divides. Our name, derived from the word « valour » without distinction between American and British English, symbolises our commitment to universal values of courage, ethical integrity, and the intrinsic worth of every human being. These values drive us to design a platform that breaks down financial barriers, making it as seamless to send value across borders as it is to send an email.Our Mission:At our core, we’re a values-driven exchange, dedicated to building a financial ecosystem that serves all of humanity. We believe in simplifying the complex world of crypto and blockchain to make it accessible to everyone, bridging the gap between traditional finance and the blockchain-powered future.We’re dedicated to:Serving all Humanity: Inspired by the adage « it is expensive to be poor, » we’re committed to creating a financial ecosystem accessible to all, challenging the status quo and reducing the frictions of outdated systems.Promoting for Unity: Our platform reflects our belief in a socio-financial evolution. We envision a future where the global community is not defined by national boundaries but united by a shared vision of justice and prosperity.Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, economics, financial risk management, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience (typically 6+ years) in financial risk management, preferably within the financial services or cryptocurrency industry.
  • Strong knowledge of cryptocurrency markets, trading platforms, and blockchain technology.
  • Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies, risk modeling techniques, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Strong understanding of operational, financial, and compliance risk associated with cryptocurrency trading and investments.
  • Have a deep understanding of derivatives products i.e. futures, spot margin trading, options and the cryptocurrency industry.
  • Major in Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Finance, Physics and Data Sciences or other related STEM. Holder of FRM, CFA or other related certificates are preferred.
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in risk management, quantitative trading or research work within the crypto derivatives industry is highly preferred but not a requirement.
  • Able to demonstrate good coding skills, familiar with big data processing and analysis such as Hive(SQL), Python and be able to build the quantitative model from large and complex datasets and good at data visualisation.
  • Able to demonstrate strong quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills, and have ability to work flexibly and remotely in a challenging and constantly changing environment.
  • Able to deliver high quality work on tight deadlines and be comfortable working in the constantly evolving crypto industry.
  • Be proactive, curious, self-motivated, and quick to learn. Demonstrate a strong sense of responsibility, effective communication, writing, and presentation skills, and work well as part of a team.
  • Due to the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency industry, you may be required to flexibly work after-hours or on some weekends should the need arise.

Job ResponsibilitiesQuantitative research and Implementation

  • Understand the needs of a crypto exchange with respect to liquidity on central limit order books.
  • Provide direct input into trading strategies to add liquidity to VALR trading pairs in a manner that balances inventory while generating a return.
  • Iterate and refine trade strategies to ensure our trade operations remain competitive and profit-generating.
  • Take learnings and apply strategies to other exchanges and decentralised venues.

Risk assessment and identification

  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessment to identify potential risks relating to trade operations.
  • Conduct scenario modeling for specific strategies as well as for macroeconomic and market stress situations.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks that could impact the exchange specifically in relation to trading operations across spot and derivatives.

Risk mitigation and control

  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to minimise the exchanges exposure to identified risks.
  • Establish and monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and thresholds to detect early warning signs of potential risks.
  • Work closely with trade and operations teams to ensure the effectiveness of risk mitigation measures and control frameworks.

Risk reporting and communication

  • Prepare and present reports to senior management and the board of directors, highlighting key risks, trends, and recommendations for risk mitigation.
  • Foster effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders across the organisation.

Risk monitoring and analysis

  • Monitor risk exposures and perform regular risk assessments to ensure risk appetite and tolerance levels are maintained.
  • Conduct timely risk analysis on positions through quantitative models and other statistical methods, including scenario analysis and stress tests to identify and monitor risks.
  • Identify existing and potential risk events that may cause serious loss to the exchange and propose solutions to mitigate the risks.
  • Build and improve risk indicators for automated monitoring purposes including real time alerts, daily and weekly reports.

Job Benefits

  • Innovative Work Environment
  • Engage with the latest blockchain technologies and tools in a rapidly evolving industry.
  • Work from anywhere with secure, stable internet connectivity, allowing you to create your ideal workspace.
  • Career Development
  • Benefit from an annual professional development allowance alongside scheduled company training sessions to keep you at the forefront of the crypto industry.
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Competitive salaries that align with industry standards.
  • When you contribute to our success, you’ll be rewarded with discretionary bonuses, recognising your impact on VALR’s growth.
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • A commitment to fostering a diverse workforce with initiatives that promote equity and belonging.
  • Wellness
  • Employees are encouraged to strive for coherent and wholesome lives, fulfilling their work, personal, social, physical and spiritual goals to the best of their abilities.
  • Compliance with statutory leave required by individual countries, in addition to flexible leave options.
  • Impact and Contribution
  • At VALR, we believe in a financial system that recognises the oneness of humanity. Our mission is to break down financial barriers and promote universal values of courage, ethical integrity, and the intrinsic worth of every individual.
  • Engage in initiatives that promote education and awareness about cryptocurrencies, ensuring that everyone has the tools and knowledge to participate in the evolving financial landscape.
  • Dynamic Team Culture
  • Open communication and teamwork across departments, fostering innovation and creativity.
  • Enjoy social gatherings outside of work to strengthen team bonds and boost morale.
  • Global Exposure
  • Work with colleagues from around the world.
  • Exposure to diverse perspectives and practices in the crypto space.
  • Recognition and Rewards
  • Regular acknowledgement of employee accomplishments, fostering a culture of appreciation and motivation.
  • Join us for retreats that blend professional development with team bonding in inspiring locations.
  • Tools for Success
  • Receive a Mac laptop and a discretionary allowance to purchase all the extras needed for a productive home office—yours to keep after three years (terms and conditions apply).

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