Job Description
Join QuantFin Analytics as an Equity Options Data Analyst and enjoy daily pay for your expertise! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex financial data into actionable insights in our San Francisco office. This contract role offers competitive compensation with same-day payouts, allowing you to maximize your earning potential while working with cutting-edge equity options datasets. Ideal for candidates who thrive in fast-paced financial environments and value immediate compensation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options pricing data, volatility surfaces, and trading volumes using SQL and Python
- Develop automated data pipelines for real-time options market monitoring and anomaly detection
- Create interactive dashboards using Tableau/Power BI to visualize risk metrics and trading strategies
- Collaborate with traders to validate option pricing models and identify arbitrage opportunities
- Ensure compliance with SEC/FINRA regulations in data handling and reporting
- Document analytical methodologies and maintain data dictionaries for audit purposes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or Data Science (MS preferred)
- 3+ years experience in financial data analysis with equity options focus
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and R for quantitative analysis
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes model, Greeks, and option pricing strategies
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and market data platforms
- Proven track record of delivering data-driven insights for trading desks