Job Description
Join our dynamic team at Quantum Financial Analytics as an Equity Options Data Analyst in Tucson. You'll be pivotal in transforming complex market data into actionable insights that drive our clients' investment strategies. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to optimize our options pricing models and enhance risk management frameworks in a fast-paced financial environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify trends and anomalies using SQL and Python
- Develop and maintain automated reporting dashboards for option pricing and volatility metrics
- Collaborate with traders to validate pricing models and improve hedging strategies
- Create statistical models for option valuation and risk assessment
- Monitor market events impacting options markets and provide real-time analysis
- Document methodologies and ensure data governance compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in equity options data analysis or quantitative finance
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and R for statistical analysis
- Strong understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and market data platforms
- Advanced Excel skills with VBA implementation
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA)