Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst and launch your career in quantitative finance! We're seeking a detail-oriented entry-level professional to analyze complex equity options data, support trading strategies, and drive data-driven decisions. This role offers mentorship from industry veterans and exposure to cutting-edge financial modeling tools in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
At Quantum Financial Analytics, we empower emerging talent with real-world projects that impact our institutional clients' trading operations. You'll work alongside seasoned quants and data scientists to transform raw market data into actionable insights.
Responsibilities
- Analyze historical and real-time equity options data using SQL, Python, and R
- Support the development of options pricing models and volatility analytics
- Create automated data pipelines for options market surveillance
- Generate performance reports and visualizations for trading desks
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to validate trading strategies
- Monitor options market conditions and identify anomalies
- Document methodologies and maintain data quality standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience with financial data analysis
- Proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Strong understanding of options pricing fundamentals
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Familiarity with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work in a regulated financial environment