Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Quantum Financial Analytics, where data drives strategic decisions in the equity options market. We're seeking a meticulous Equity Options Data Analyst to transform complex market data into actionable insights that optimize our trading strategies. This hybrid role combines deep financial market knowledge with advanced analytical skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You'll work directly with portfolio managers and quantitative analysts to enhance our options pricing models and risk management frameworks. Our San Antonio office offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture that values innovation and precision.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify pricing inefficiencies and arbitrage opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for options pricing models using Python and SQL
- Collaborate with traders to backtest strategies and provide quantitative performance metrics
- Generate monthly reports on options volume, volatility surfaces, and implied correlations
- Monitor real-time market data feeds and alert teams to significant deviations from models
- Support compliance initiatives by documenting data sources and methodology transparency
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
- 3+ years of experience in equity options analysis or quantitative finance
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes models and volatility surfaces
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Knowledge of options Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega, Theta) and their practical applications
- CFA or FRM certification preferred