Job Description
Join Quantum Insights Financial as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst and kickstart your career in quantitative finance! We're seeking motivated individuals with no prior experience to support our options trading desk by analyzing market data, identifying trends, and building reports. Our comprehensive training program will equip you with specialized skills in equity derivatives analytics. Work alongside industry experts in our downtown Cleveland office and contribute to high-stakes investment strategies. This is your gateway to the fast-paced world of financial data science!
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL and Excel to identify pricing anomalies
- Create daily reports on volatility surfaces and implied volatility trends
- Support the development of options pricing models under senior guidance
- Monitor market events impacting options positions and flag risks
- Collaborate with traders to interpret data and support decision-making
- Maintain and clean large datasets for quantitative analysis
- Document processes and findings for team knowledge sharing
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data modeling)
- Basic understanding of options pricing concepts (calls/puts, Greeks)
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn complex financial systems quickly
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Attention to detail with large datasets
- Interest in financial markets and quantitative analysis