Specialist Data Scientist
Boardroom AppointmentsSandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments, founded in 1989, is a global talent solutions provider delivering recruitment, contract staffing, project staffing, temporary employment, training, HR consultancy, and expatriate mobility services across Africa, EMEA, the Americas, and Europe. Leveraging a deep industry focus that spans FMCG, finance, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, IT, renewable energy, retail, agriculture, government, and call‑center services, the firm custom‑builds solutions that match each client’s unique talent needs. With a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruitment and HR professionals, Boardroom Appointments offers end‑to‑end services—from executive search and people analytics to payroll outsourcing and workforce management—ensuring seamless, high‑quality placements that let clients concentrate on their core business. Their distinctive value lies in a partnership model that blends industry expertise, data‑driven insights, and a culture of passion and professionalism to deliver flawless, long‑lasting results.
Job Description
Assist in the development and optimization of market-making models, conduct back testing and research, and implement machine learning techniques to predict short-term price movements.
Requirements
- 5-7 years of experience in data analytics, machine learning, and quantitative analysis
- 5+ years of experience working within global markets
- 2+ years of experience within a hedge fund environment