Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Solutions, a leading fintech innovator, as an Equity Options Data Analyst in the heart of San Jose's financial district. This contract role offers daily pay and the opportunity to shape our data-driven trading strategies. You'll work with real-time market data to optimize option pricing models and support high-frequency trading operations. Our collaborative environment values analytical rigor and innovative thinking, with exposure to cutting-edge financial technologies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex equity options datasets to identify pricing inefficiencies and arbitrage opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time market feeds
- Create statistical models to forecast volatility and option pricing movements
- Collaborate with traders to translate data insights into actionable trading strategies
- Generate performance reports and visualizations for senior leadership
- Ensure data integrity across multiple financial platforms
- Stay current with regulatory changes impacting options markets
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years experience in equity options data analysis or quantitative finance
- Expert proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes and volatility modeling
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and market data
- Advanced Excel and data visualization skills (Tableau/Power BI)
- Knowledge of SEC regulations and options market mechanics
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments