Job Description
Join our award-winning financial analytics team at Quantum Financial Solutions, where data drives decisions. We're seeking a meticulous Equity Options Data Analyst to transform complex market data into actionable insights for institutional clients. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage cutting-edge tools to decode options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and risk exposures—directly impacting our trading strategies. Our collaborative culture values curiosity and precision, offering unparalleled growth in the heart of NYC's financial district.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data to identify pricing inefficiencies and arbitrage opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated pipelines for real-time options pricing and volatility modeling
- Collaborate with traders to design quantitative strategies using Black-Scholes and binomial models
- Create interactive dashboards and reports visualizing risk exposures, Greeks, and P&L scenarios
- Validate and cleanse large-scale options datasets ensuring regulatory compliance (SEC/FINRA)
- Present findings to senior stakeholders using data-driven storytelling frameworks
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or quantitative field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years analyzing equity derivatives data with proven experience in options pricing
- Expert proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL for data manipulation
- Advanced Excel skills with VBA and financial modeling capabilities
- Familiarity with options analytics platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, OptionMetrics)
- Strong understanding of options Greeks, volatility surfaces, and exotic products
- CFA or FRM designation highly desirable