Job Description
Join Quantum Analytics Partners as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst and launch your career in quantitative finance! We're seeking analytical minds passionate about options trading data to support our portfolio management team. No prior experience required—just drive, curiosity, and a hunger to learn. You'll work with cutting-edge tools to decode market patterns, collaborate with industry experts, and build foundational skills in financial analytics. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive training, and a dynamic work environment in Charlotte's thriving financial district. Your journey in high-stakes data science starts here!
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL and Excel to identify trading opportunities
- Create visualizations of volatility surfaces and pricing models for portfolio managers
- Assist in developing automated data pipelines for real-time options analytics
- Validate data accuracy across multiple financial platforms and vendors
- Support quantitative research by cleaning and preparing large datasets
- Document data processes and maintain metadata dictionaries
- Collaborate with traders to understand data requirements and improve analytics
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, financial functions)
- Basic knowledge of SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Familiarity with options trading concepts (calls, puts, Greeks)
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced financial environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- 0-2 years of professional experience (internships welcome)