Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Analytics as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst and launch your career at the intersection of finance and technology. Our Philadelphia-based team empowers traders with cutting-edge data solutions, and we're seeking passionate newcomers to drive insights in the dynamic options market. You'll work alongside industry veterans to transform complex market data into actionable strategies, gaining unparalleled exposure to equity derivatives analytics while building foundational skills in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. If you're a detail-oriented problem-solver eager to master the art of options trading data, this is your gateway to a high-impact finance career.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify pricing anomalies and trading opportunities
- Develop automated data pipelines using SQL and Python to support options valuation models
- Collaborate with traders to design custom analytics dashboards for volatility surfaces and Greeks
- Validate data integrity across multiple sources including ODD, IVol, and proprietary platforms
- Support backtesting strategies for exotic options using historical market data
- Document data methodologies and create technical specifications for development teams
- Present findings to cross-functional stakeholders using data visualization tools
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience with financial data analysis or trading desk operations
- Proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy) for data manipulation
- Familiarity with options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Strong understanding of statistical concepts and time-series analysis
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or Plotly)
- Basic knowledge of equity derivatives markets and option Greeks
- Detail-oriented approach with exceptional problem-solving skills