Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Solutions as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst and launch your career in quantitative finance! We're seeking analytical minds passionate about decoding market trends and supporting our options trading desk. This role offers hands-on experience with real-world market data, exposure to sophisticated financial models, and mentorship from industry veterans. Work in our state-of-the-art downtown Chicago office and contribute to data-driven strategies that impact multi-million dollar portfolios. If you're ready to transform raw data into actionable insights and grow within a dynamic financial environment, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and analyze equity options market data using SQL and Python
- Support the options trading team by generating daily performance reports and volatility analytics
- Monitor market trends and identify anomalies in options pricing data
- Develop automated data pipelines to streamline reporting workflows
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to validate trading strategies using historical data
- Create visualizations of complex options metrics for stakeholder presentations
- Assist in maintaining and documenting data quality standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience in data analysis, finance, or quantitative roles
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, advanced formulas)
- Familiarity with options markets (greeks, pricing models)
- Basic programming skills in Python (pandas, NumPy) or R
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced financial environment