Job Description
Join Quantum Capital Partners' dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex market data into actionable insights for our derivatives trading desk. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage advanced analytical skills to optimize option pricing models, monitor volatility surfaces, and support strategic trading decisions. Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders in our Oakland headquarters to develop cutting-edge solutions that drive profitability.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement data pipelines for real-time options market data feeds
- Develop statistical models to analyze implied volatility surfaces and pricing anomalies
- Create interactive dashboards for options Greeks, P&L analysis, and risk metrics
- Conduct backtesting of options strategies using historical market data
- Collaborate with quants to refine Black-Scholes and binomial pricing models
- Document data methodologies and maintain data quality standards
- Present findings to senior stakeholders with clear visualizations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years of experience analyzing equity derivatives or options data
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Strong understanding of option pricing models and Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega)
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) or market data platforms
- Advanced skills in data visualization (Tableau, Power BI)
- Knowledge of statistical analysis (regression, time series, Monte Carlo simulations)
- Ability to work in fast-paced trading environment