Job Description
Join Quantum Insights Inc., a leading financial analytics firm, as an Equity Options Data Analyst in vibrant New Orleans! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex market data into actionable insights. This contract role offers competitive daily pay and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial instruments. Collaborate with our quantitative team to optimize trading strategies and deliver high-impact reports. Enjoy New Orleans' unique culture while advancing your career in finance.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data using SQL, Python, and statistical tools
- Build and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing models
- Develop interactive dashboards using Tableau/Power BI to visualize volatility surfaces and Greeks
- Collaborate with traders to validate model outputs and refine risk metrics
- Document methodologies and generate executive summaries for portfolio managers
- Monitor market anomalies and alert teams to emerging opportunities/threats
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 3+ years analyzing equity derivatives or options data
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Experience with options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Strong knowledge of volatility surfaces and Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega)
- Certification in FRM/CFA or relevant financial analytics preferred
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments