Job Description
Join Quantum Analytics Group as a Senior Equity Options Data Analyst and revolutionize financial decision-making through cutting-edge data science. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex options market data into actionable insights for institutional clients. This contract role offers daily pay flexibility while working with premier financial institutions in the heart of San Francisco's tech corridor.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify pricing inefficiencies
- Develop predictive models for volatility surfaces and option pricing strategies
- Create interactive dashboards in Tableau/Power BI for client reporting
- Collaborate with traders to validate quantitative strategies against market conditions
- Monitor regulatory changes impacting options markets and update compliance protocols
- Present findings to executive stakeholders through clear visual narratives
Qualifications
- 3+ years in financial data analysis with equity options experience
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes model and volatility surfaces
- CFA or FRM designation preferred
- Experience with market data APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Proven track record in building financial forecasting models
- Ability to translate complex analytics for non-technical audiences