Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Analytics as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst and launch your career in quantitative finance! We're seeking analytical minds passionate about market data to support our derivatives trading operations. This role offers comprehensive training in options pricing models, volatility analysis, and regulatory reporting within a collaborative team environment. Perfect for recent graduates with strong quantitative backgrounds looking to gain hands-on experience in financial markets.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL and Python to identify pricing anomalies
- Support daily P&L calculations and risk exposure reporting for option portfolios
- Develop automated scripts for options chain data extraction and validation
- Collaborate with traders to interpret market trends and volatility surfaces
- Prepare regulatory compliance reports for SEC and FINRA filings
- Monitor option Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta) and analyze hedging effectiveness
- Document data methodologies and maintain audit trails for financial models
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
- Proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy) for data manipulation
- Familiarity with options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Basic understanding of equity derivatives terminology and market conventions
- Strong attention to detail with ability to handle large datasets accurately
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) preferred
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under deadlines