Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Partners as an Equity Options Data Analyst and enjoy the flexibility of daily pay! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex market data into actionable insights for our trading teams. This contract role offers competitive daily compensation and the opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and data science.
You'll leverage cutting-edge tools to analyze equity options volatility, pricing models, and risk metrics. Our Oakland-based team thrives on innovation, and you'll play a key role in driving data-driven decisions that shape investment strategies. If you're passionate about financial markets and want immediate compensation for your work, this is your perfect fit.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL, Python, and statistical modeling tools
- Develop automated reports on options pricing, implied volatility, and risk exposures
- Collaborate with traders to interpret market signals and optimize hedging strategies
- Monitor real-time options data streams and alert teams to significant anomalies
- Create visualizations of complex derivatives data for executive presentations
- Maintain and enhance data pipelines ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or Data Science
- 2+ years analyzing equity options or derivatives data
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes and volatility surfaces
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) or market data platforms
- Certification in FRM or CFA a plus