Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Partners as an Entry Level Equity Options Data Analyst and launch your career in quantitative finance! We're seeking analytical minds passionate about financial markets to support our options trading strategies. You'll work with cutting-edge data to uncover insights that drive investment decisions in one of America's most vibrant financial hubs.
Our Philadelphia office offers a collaborative environment where you'll learn from seasoned professionals while building expertise in equity derivatives analytics. This role combines technical rigor with financial acumen, providing the perfect foundation for growth in asset management.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing data using SQL and Python to identify market inefficiencies
- Monitor options chain volatility surfaces and alert team to unusual trading patterns
- Build automated reports for options Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega) tracking
- Collaborate with traders to validate pricing models and stress-test scenarios
- Support regulatory compliance by documenting data sources and methodologies
- Present findings through interactive dashboards using Tableau/Power BI
- Research emerging options strategies and contribute to quantitative research
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Experience with Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R for statistical analysis
- Familiarity with options terminology and basic derivatives pricing concepts
- Strong attention to detail with ability to handle large datasets accurately
- Excellent problem-solving skills and business acumen
- Basic understanding of financial markets and trading mechanics
- Ability to prioritize tasks in fast-paced trading environment