Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Analytics as an Equity Options Data Analyst and launch your career in finance! We're seeking a detail-oriented entry-level professional to support our options trading desk with data-driven insights. You'll work alongside industry experts to analyze market trends, validate pricing models, and contribute to risk management strategies. This role offers unparalleled exposure to derivatives markets and structured mentorship for career growth.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing data using SQL and Python to identify market anomalies
- Support the development of automated reporting dashboards for options metrics
- Validate option chain data against market feeds and flag discrepancies
- Assist in backtesting volatility models using historical options data
- Collaborate with traders to analyze implied volatility surfaces
- Document data processing workflows and maintain data quality standards
- Participate in cross-functional projects for options strategy analysis
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
- 0-2 years of experience with financial data analysis or internship
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Basic knowledge of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Familiarity with Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R for data analysis
- Strong attention to detail with data validation skills
- Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly
- Passion for financial markets and analytical problem-solving