Job Description
Join Quantum Analytics Group as a Data Analyst specializing in Equity Options, where your expertise fuels high-stakes financial decisions. We offer daily pay contracts for top-tier professionals in Kansas City's thriving finance sector. This role requires exceptional analytical skills to interpret complex market data and drive strategic insights for our institutional clients. Our collaborative environment values innovation and precision, ensuring your contributions directly impact portfolio performance. Benefit from flexible scheduling and immediate compensation while working with cutting-edge financial modeling tools.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options data using SQL, Python, and R to identify market trends and arbitrage opportunities
- Develop real-time dashboards and visualizations for volatility surfaces and risk metrics
- Collaborate with traders to validate pricing models and execute data-driven strategies
- Generate daily P&L reports and stress-test portfolios under various market scenarios
- Maintain data integrity across OptionMetrics and Bloomberg terminals
- Present findings to senior stakeholders with clear, actionable recommendations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience in equity options analysis or quantitative finance
- Advanced proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL
- Certification in Options Pricing (e.g., OIC, CFA Level II preferred)
- Expertise in statistical modeling and time series analysis
- Strong familiarity with derivative pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Proven ability to translate complex data into business insights