Junior Market Specialist Analyst
Shumba
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Shumba is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R61,667 – R92,500 ZAR. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Shumba Capital Ltd is an international company focused on digital assets, market research, and data-driven trading. We work with crypto markets and help our team grow from the ground up. We are fully remote and welcome team members from anywhere in the world.We are looking for aJunior Market Specialist / Analyst with at least 1 year of experience in crypto or trading. You will support daily market operations, monitor trading activity, and help improve our strategies. This is a hands-on role where you will learn and contribute at the same time.
Shumba Capital Ltd is an international company focused on digital assets, market research, and data-driven trading. We work with crypto markets and help our team grow from the ground up. We are fully remote and welcome team members from anywhere in the world.
We are looking for aJunior Market Specialist / Analyst with at least 1 year of experience in crypto or trading. You will support daily market operations, monitor trading activity, and help improve our strategies. This is a hands-on role where you will learn and contribute at the same time.
Key ResponsibilitiesMonitor crypto market movements, prices, and liquidity.Support trading operations on exchanges (Spot, Futures, Options).Help with rebalancing assets across multiple exchanges (CEX and DEX).Track and report technical or financial issues to the development team.Work with internal data and charts to find market signals.Ensure trading bots follow risk rules and performance targets.Assist with treasury records and coordinate with the finance team.Communicate with the commercial team about client trading results.
Key Responsibilities
* Monitor crypto market movements, prices, and liquidity.
* Support trading operations on exchanges (Spot, Futures, Options).
* Help with rebalancing assets across multiple exchanges (CEX and DEX).
* Track and report technical or financial issues to the development team.
* Work with internal data and charts to find market signals.
* Ensure trading bots follow risk rules and performance targets.
* Assist with treasury records and coordinate with the finance team.
* Communicate with the commercial team about client trading results.
What We OfferFully remote work - no location restrictions.Flexible hours (suitable for different time zones).Work with real market data and professional tools.Opportunity to grow within an international team.Supportive environment with feedback and collaboration.
What We Offer
* Fully remote work - no location restrictions.
* Flexible hours (suitable for different time zones).
* Work with real market data and professional tools.
* Opportunity to grow within an international team.
* Supportive environment with feedback and collaboration.
RequirementsBasic understanding of spot, futures, and options markets.Analytical mindset and attention to detail.Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions.Good communication skills in English (written and spoken).Team player, adaptable, and self-organized.
Requirements
* Basic understanding of spot, futures, and options markets.
* Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
* Ability to work under pressure and make quick decisions.
* Good communication skills in English (written and spoken).
* Team player, adaptable, and self-organized.
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R61,667/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($3,333/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Shumba
Shumba is a company in the crypto industry that hires remote workers from South Africa.