Job Description
Join Quantum Analytics Partners as an Equity Options Data Analyst and launch your career at the intersection of finance and data science. We're seeking a curious, analytical mind to transform complex market data into actionable insights for our trading teams. This entry-level role offers unparalleled exposure to real-world derivatives markets while working alongside industry veterans in our Manhattan headquarters. You'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge analytics platforms and develop skills that set the foundation for a high-impact finance career.
Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and validate equity options market data from multiple sources including exchanges and proprietary feeds
- Develop automated data pipelines using Python and SQL to process high-frequency options pricing and volatility data
- Analyze implied volatility surfaces and option Greeks to identify trading signals and risk exposures
- Create interactive dashboards using Tableau/Power BI to visualize market trends and portfolio analytics
- Collaborate with quants and traders to refine data models supporting options trading strategies
- Monitor market events and regulatory changes affecting equity derivatives markets
- Document data methodologies and maintain metadata repositories for audit compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Mathematics
- 1-2 years of academic or internship experience with financial data analysis
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Strong Python skills with experience in pandas, NumPy, and data visualization libraries
- Familiarity with options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and volatility concepts
- Knowledge of market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and exchange protocols
- Ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders
- Detail-oriented approach with zero tolerance for data integrity errors