Job Description
Join Quantum Analytics Group as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst and kickstart your career in quantitative finance! We're seeking analytical minds passionate about decoding market trends and supporting our trading operations. You'll work with cutting-edge datasets to provide actionable insights, collaborate with senior analysts, and develop foundational skills in options valuation and risk modeling. This Louisville-based role offers mentorship from industry experts and direct exposure to equity derivatives markets.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing data using SQL and Python to identify market anomalies
- Support the creation of daily risk reports and position summaries
- Assist in backtesting options trading strategies using historical datasets
- Prepare visualizations of volatility surfaces and implied trends for stakeholders
- Collaborate with traders to refine data models and validation processes
- Maintain documentation of analytical methodologies and data sources
- Participate in cross-functional projects to enhance data infrastructure
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
- 1-2 years of data analysis experience (internships acceptable)
- Proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Familiarity with options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Strong attention to detail with numerical data interpretation
- Basic knowledge of equity derivatives products
- Ability to work in fast-paced financial environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills