Job Description
Launch your finance career with Quantum Financial Analytics as our Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst. Join our dynamic team in Long Beach, CA, where you'll transform complex financial data into actionable insights for institutional clients. We offer comprehensive training, mentorship from industry experts, and a collaborative environment that values innovation and growth.
Our cutting-edge platform processes 10,000+ daily equity options transactions, and you'll be instrumental in maintaining data integrity and driving strategic decisions. This role combines technical rigor with financial acumen, perfect for recent graduates eager to make an impact in quantitative finance.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL and Python to identify pricing anomalies and trends
- Develop automated data pipelines for options pricing models and risk calculations
- Create interactive dashboards using Tableau/Power BI for client reporting
- Validate and clean large datasets from multiple sources (Bloomberg, ICE, CBOE)
- Collaborate with trading desks to support options strategy development
- Monitor market volatility metrics and alert on unusual activity patterns
- Document data methodologies and maintain audit trails for compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- 0-2 years experience with financial data analysis or internships
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Basic knowledge of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Experience with Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R
- Familiarity with Excel/VBA for financial modeling
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate complex data to non-technical stakeholders