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Entry Level Equity Options Data Analyst

Quantum Financial Analytics
Chicago
Estimated Salary
USD 65.000 – USD 85.000
Live Update
15 Juli 2026
Deadline
15 Jul 2027

Job Description

Join Quantum Financial Analytics as an Entry Level Equity Options Data Analyst and launch your career at the intersection of finance and data science. Our Chicago-based team empowers traders and portfolio managers with actionable insights from complex derivatives data. You'll work in a collaborative environment where analytical rigor meets market innovation. This role offers structured mentorship and exposure to real-world equity options valuation models, volatility surfaces, and risk analytics. If you're passionate about turning raw financial data into strategic intelligence, this is your gateway to Wall Street-level opportunities in the Midwest.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze equity options pricing data using SQL and Python to identify market anomalies and trading opportunities
  • Build and maintain datasets for volatility surfaces, implied volatility curves, and Greeks calculations
  • Support the development of automated options valuation models using Monte Carlo simulations
  • Collaborate with traders to generate post-trade analysis reports and P&L attribution
  • Create interactive dashboards in Tableau/Power BI for options flow and risk exposure monitoring
  • Assist in backtesting options strategies using historical market data
  • Document data methodologies and ensure compliance with SEC/NFA regulations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
  • 1-2 years of academic or internship experience with equity derivatives or options pricing
  • Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
  • Strong Python skills with libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
  • Knowledge of options Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega) and basic valuation models
  • Familiarity with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) or market data feeds
  • Ability to communicate complex quantitative concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Detail-oriented approach with proven problem-solving abilities

Required Skills

SQL Python Options Pricing Volatility Analysis Financial Modeling Tableau Pandas Monte Carlo Simulation

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