Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Analytics as a specialized Equity Options Data Analyst and revolutionize how we interpret market volatility. Enjoy daily pay while working with cutting-edge financial datasets in our San Jose hub. This role offers unparalleled exposure to options pricing models, risk analytics, and real-time market intelligence. We provide flexible remote options for qualified candidates across Ohio and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex equity options data using SQL, Python, and R to identify pricing anomalies and market trends
- Develop predictive models for options pricing and risk assessment using machine learning algorithms
- Create interactive dashboards in Tableau/Power BI to visualize options flow and volatility surfaces
- Collaborate with traders to optimize hedging strategies based on real-time data insights
- Validate data integrity across multiple sources including market feeds and internal databases
- Document methodologies and present findings to senior stakeholders with actionable recommendations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years experience in financial data analysis with specific options/derivatives focus
- Expert proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and statistical modeling
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Tree) and Greeks
- Proven track record building data pipelines and ETL processes for financial datasets
- CFA/FRM designation or equivalent industry certification strongly preferred
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and big data technologies (Spark)