Job Description
Join our dynamic team at Quantum Analytics Partners as an Equity Options Data Analyst and revolutionize how financial institutions interpret market volatility. This contract role offers daily pay, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge data in one of the world's most vibrant tech hubs. You'll directly impact trading strategies by transforming complex options data into actionable insights, collaborating with senior traders and quants to optimize portfolio performance.
We're seeking a detail-oriented professional passionate about financial markets and data visualization. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess expertise in derivatives analytics, this is your chance to accelerate your career while enjoying competitive daily compensation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify trading opportunities and risk exposures
- Develop and maintain automated pipelines for options pricing models using Python and SQL
- Create interactive dashboards visualizing volatility surfaces, Greeks, and implied correlations
- Collaborate with traders to validate models and refine quantitative strategies
- Monitor market events and regulatory changes affecting options markets
- Document methodologies and present findings to cross-functional stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in equity derivatives or options analytics
- Advanced proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes models and volatility surfaces
- Experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Plotly)
- Familiarity with market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Quandl)
- Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights