Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Solutions as an Equity Options Data Analyst and become a pivotal force in shaping our quantitative trading strategies. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex market data into actionable insights that drive our options trading desk. In this high-impact role, you'll collaborate with traders and quants to develop cutting-edge analytics while working at the intersection of finance, data science, and technology.
Our Oakland hub offers a dynamic startup culture with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in the fast-paced fintech sector. If you thrive in data-rich environments and are passionate about financial markets, this is your chance to make a tangible impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data to identify trading opportunities and risks
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing models
- Create comprehensive reports and dashboards for the trading desk using Python/SQL
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to validate trading strategies against historical data
- Monitor market volatility and correlate options pricing with underlying equity movements
- Optimize data collection processes for improved accuracy and efficiency
- Present complex findings to senior leadership through visual storytelling
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in financial data analysis with focus on equity options
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Strong knowledge of market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights
- Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP) preferred