Job Description
Join Quantum Analytics Partners as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst and launch your career in finance! We're seeking analytical minds to transform complex market data into actionable insights for our institutional clients. This hybrid role offers hands-on experience with options pricing models, volatility analysis, and real-time market data platforms. You'll collaborate with senior traders and quants in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while receiving mentorship from industry experts. Our Cleveland headquarters provides state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative culture focused on innovation and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and risk metrics using Python/R
- Process and clean large datasets from market vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Develop automated reports on options volume, open interest, and implied volatility
- Support quantitative teams with backtesting and validation of trading strategies
- Monitor market events affecting options markets and communicate implications
- Collaborate with IT on data pipeline improvements and database management
- Create visualizations for executive presentations using Tableau/Power BI
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- Fundamental knowledge of options pricing (Black-Scholes, binomial models)
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Experience with Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R for data analysis
- Familiarity with Excel and VBA for financial modeling
- Basic understanding of market microstructure and trading concepts
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced financial environment