Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Data Analyst specializing in Equity Options! This urgent opening at Quantum Financial Partners requires an analytical expert to transform complex market data into actionable insights. You'll drive strategic decisions by modeling volatility, analyzing option pricing trends, and supporting our proprietary trading desk. If you thrive in fast-paced financial environments and possess deep options expertise, we need you immediately.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain models for equity options pricing and risk analysis
- Analyze large datasets using SQL, Python, and R to identify market anomalies
- Collaborate with traders to optimize options strategies through quantitative analysis
- Create interactive dashboards in Tableau/Power BI for real-time market monitoring
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis on volatility surfaces and implied correlations
- Document methodologies and ensure regulatory compliance in reporting
- Present findings to senior stakeholders with clear visualizations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 3+ years experience in equity options analysis or quantitative finance
- Expert proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and statistical modeling
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes models and Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta)
- Strong background in time-series analysis and stochastic processes
- Experience with option chain analysis and implied volatility surfaces
- Advanced Excel skills with VBA for automation
- Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences