Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Partners as an Equity Options Data Analyst and launch your finance career without prior experience! We're seeking analytical minds passionate about market data to support our options trading desk. You'll transform raw data into actionable insights while working alongside industry experts in our Chicago hub. Our comprehensive training program ensures you master equity derivatives, risk modeling, and market analytics. Enjoy hybrid work flexibility, competitive benefits, and clear growth paths into senior analyst or quant roles. Perfect for recent graduates or career changers with strong quantitative aptitude!
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing data using SQL and Excel to identify market anomalies
- Support derivatives desk by generating daily volatility surfaces and risk metrics
- Develop automated reports for P&L attribution and position monitoring
- Collaborate with traders to refine pricing models and hedge strategies
- Monitor market events impacting option chains and alert trading teams
- Maintain data integrity in real-time market data feeds
- Present findings through interactive dashboards and summary reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, INDEX/MATCH)
- Basic SQL knowledge for data extraction and manipulation
- Strong quantitative aptitude with attention to detail
- Interest in financial markets and derivatives instruments
- Ability to learn complex financial concepts quickly
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills