Job Description
Join Quantitative Insights Group as an Equity Options Data Analyst in Dallas, TX! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex market data into actionable insights. This contract role offers daily pay and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge analytics in a fast-paced financial environment. Ideal for candidates passionate about equity derivatives and data-driven decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing data using statistical models and market trends
- Develop automated reporting dashboards for real-time option metrics
- Collaborate with traders to validate data accuracy and identify anomalies
- Monitor volatility surfaces and implied correlations across underlying assets
- Create ad-hoc analytical reports for portfolio risk assessment
- Optimize data pipelines for options market data ingestion
- Support strategic initiatives using options analytics and backtesting
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years analyzing equity derivatives or options market data
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and R
- Experience with options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Strong knowledge of volatility surfaces and Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega)
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- CFA or FRM certification preferred