Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst at Quantum Financial Analytics. This role offers a unique opportunity to dive into the fast-paced world of equity derivatives while building foundational data analysis skills. You'll work with cutting-edge tools to support option pricing models, risk management systems, and trading strategies in our Long Beach headquarters. We provide comprehensive training and mentorship to accelerate your career in quantitative finance.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify pricing inefficiencies and trading opportunities
- Support the development and validation of option pricing models using statistical analysis
- Collaborate with traders to create data-driven reports on portfolio risk and performance
- Monitor market volatility and implied volatility surfaces for key equity indices
- Assist in backtesting trading strategies using Python and SQL
- Document data sources, methodologies, and analytical processes
- Present findings to senior analysts and portfolio managers
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience in data analysis, finance, or quantitative roles
- Proficiency in SQL and Excel (VBA a plus)
- Familiarity with equity derivatives concepts (calls, puts, Greeks)
- Basic knowledge of Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R
- Strong attention to detail with ability to handle large datasets
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills