Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst at Quantum Analytics Partners! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional passionate about financial markets to support our options trading operations. This role offers unparalleled exposure to real-world equity derivatives data while providing mentorship from seasoned quantitative analysts. You'll work in our state-of-the-art Louisville office, collaborating with traders and data scientists to transform complex market information into actionable insights. Perfect for recent graduates looking to launch a career in quantitative finance!
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL and Python to identify pricing inefficiencies
- Support development of options valuation models under senior guidance
- Create automated reports for trading desks using Tableau/Power BI
- Validate and clean options chain data from multiple exchanges
- Assist with backtesting options strategies using historical datasets
- Document data processing workflows and analytical methodologies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data quality
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Experience with Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R for statistical analysis
- Familiarity with options pricing concepts (Black-Scholes, Greeks)
- Strong attention to detail and error detection capabilities
- Ability to work in fast-paced financial environment
- Basic knowledge of market data APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills