Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Solutions as an Equity Options Data Analyst and drive critical financial insights in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex market data into actionable intelligence for our trading desk. This hybrid role (3 days in San Diego office, 2 remote) offers immediate impact on high-stakes decisions.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses deep analytical rigor, and understands the nuances of derivatives markets. You'll collaborate with senior traders and quantitative researchers to build models that optimize portfolio performance and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify trading opportunities
- Develop automated reporting dashboards for volatility surfaces and Greeks calculations
- Validate pricing models against market data and document discrepancies
- Partner with quantitative team to backtest new trading strategies
- Present complex data findings to senior stakeholders through visualizations
- Monitor market events and their impact on options pricing in real-time
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 3+ years experience in equity derivatives analysis or options trading support
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes and binomial pricing models
- Experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Knowledge of market microstructure and order book dynamics
- CFA or FRM designation preferred