Job Description
Join our cutting-edge financial analytics team at Quantum Financial Solutions, where we pioneer data-driven strategies for equity options trading. As an Equity Options Data Analyst, you'll transform complex market data into actionable insights that drive our trading decisions. Collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to optimize pricing models, identify arbitrage opportunities, and enhance risk management frameworks. We offer a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment with competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth in the heart of Boston's financial district.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify pricing inefficiencies and trading signals
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing and volatility surfaces
- Build statistical models to forecast option pricing and hedge ratio adjustments under various market conditions
- Partner with trading desks to deliver customized analytics for options strategies including straddles, spreads, and butterflies
- Document data sources, methodologies, and model assumptions to ensure regulatory compliance and operational transparency
- Present findings to senior stakeholders through interactive dashboards and executive reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in financial data analysis with specific focus on equity derivatives
- Proficiency in SQL for large-scale data extraction and manipulation
- Advanced skills in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) or R for statistical modeling
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes model, Greeks, and options pricing theory
- Familiarity with options exchanges (CBOE, NYSE Arca) and market data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) for financial analytics