Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Partners' elite analytics team in Seattle's vibrant financial district! We're seeking a visionary Equity Options Data Analyst to transform complex market data into strategic advantages. In this high-impact role, you'll leverage cutting-edge tools to decode options market dynamics, drive portfolio optimization, and directly influence multi-million dollar trading decisions. Our collaborative environment encourages innovation while tackling real-world challenges in derivatives analysis. If you thrive at the intersection of finance and data science, this is your opportunity to shape the future of options trading.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex equity options datasets to identify arbitrage opportunities and market inefficiencies
- Develop and maintain automated pricing models for exotic options structures
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to enhance volatility surface forecasting
- Create real-time dashboards monitoring options risk metrics and P&L drivers
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis for special projects including M&A impact assessments
- Optimize data pipelines ensuring sub-second processing for high-frequency trading systems
- Mentor junior analysts on options theory and advanced analytical techniques
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science
- 4+ years experience in options market analysis or quantitative finance
- Expert proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL for large-scale data manipulation
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo simulations, and Greeks modeling
- Experience with derivatives pricing libraries (QuantLib, Pyfolio)
- CFA or FRM certification preferred
- Proven track record developing automated trading signals
- Strong knowledge of SEC regulations governing options markets