Job Description
Join our pioneering fintech team at Quantum Financial Analytics, where we revolutionize equity options trading through cutting-edge data solutions. We seek a meticulous Equity Options Data Analyst to transform complex market data into actionable insights for our Denver-based trading desk. This full-time role offers the rare opportunity to work directly with institutional clients, developing predictive models that drive multi-million dollar decisions in real-time markets.
Our Denver hub combines the energy of a startup with the stability of a 15-year industry leader. You'll collaborate with quantitative researchers and portfolio managers in a collaborative, tech-forward environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and quarterly profit-sharing tied to your impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data using SQL, Python, and proprietary analytics platforms to identify trading opportunities
- Develop automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo simulations)
- Create interactive dashboards in Tableau/Power BI to visualize volatility surfaces, Greeks, and risk exposures
- Validate complex datasets against market benchmarks, ensuring 99.9% accuracy for compliance-critical reporting
- Collaborate with traders to refine algorithmic strategies using machine learning techniques
- Document methodologies and present findings to executive stakeholders quarterly
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
- 3+ years experience in options trading analytics or equity derivatives data management
- Expert proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL/Redshift) and Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
- Deep understanding of options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and risk metrics
- Advanced Excel skills with VBA for complex financial modeling
- Certification in FRM/CFA/PRM or equivalent derivatives knowledge preferred
- Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerization (Docker)