Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst and launch your career in quantitative finance! At Quantum Financial Analytics, we empower data-driven decision-making in the fast-paced options trading world. This role offers comprehensive training in options pricing models, market data analysis, and regulatory compliance within a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. You'll work directly with senior traders and quants to build foundational expertise in financial derivatives while contributing to high-impact projects. Our Philadelphia office boasts state-of-the-art technology and competitive benefits including flexible work arrangements, professional development stipends, and health equity programs.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify pricing anomalies
- Support the development and validation of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Monitor and report on implied volatility surfaces and option Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega)
- Collaborate with trading teams to analyze market trends and support hedging strategies
- Ensure compliance with SEC and FINRA regulations for options reporting
- Create automated dashboards using Tableau/Power BI to visualize options market movements
- Assist in back-testing options strategies using historical market data
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience in data analysis, internships, or academic projects
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Strong knowledge of Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, financial functions)
- Familiarity with programming languages (Python or R preferred)
- Understanding of basic options concepts (calls, puts, strikes, expiration)
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment