Job Description
Join Quantum Analytics Group as an Equity Options Data Analyst and revolutionize financial decision-making through cutting-edge data analysis. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex equity options data into actionable insights for our portfolio management team. This contract role offers competitive pay with daily payment processing and the opportunity to work with industry-leading financial instruments in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data to identify trends and opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing models
- Create comprehensive reports and visualizations for portfolio managers and traders
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to refine options valuation methodologies
- Monitor market volatility and correlate it with options pricing anomalies
- Ensure data integrity across multiple financial databases and APIs
- Present findings to cross-functional teams using clear business terminology
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 modeling
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes model and options pricing fundamentals
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and market data platforms
- Advanced Excel skills with VBA and complex financial modeling capabilities
- Ability to communicate complex analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders