Job Description
Join our elite finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst and drive critical investment decisions through advanced data analysis. We're seeking an immediate hire to join our Tucson headquarters and transform complex financial datasets into actionable insights.
Quantitative Financial Solutions Inc. is a cutting-edge investment firm specializing in options trading strategies. As our Equity Options Data Analyst, you'll leverage your quantitative skills to optimize our options portfolio, enhance risk management models, and identify market opportunities with precision.
This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic finance team in Tucson's growing tech corridor. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with industry-leading tools in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex equity options data using SQL, Python, and R to identify pricing inefficiencies and trading opportunities
- Develop and maintain options pricing models incorporating volatility surfaces, Greeks calculations, and risk metrics
- Collaborate with traders to create data-driven strategies for hedging and speculation
- Design automated dashboards and visualizations using Tableau/Power BI to monitor portfolio performance
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis on market events, regulatory changes, and sector-specific trends
- Validate data integrity across multiple sources including Bloomberg, Reuters, and internal platforms
- Present findings to senior stakeholders through clear, concise reports and presentations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in equity options analysis or quantitative finance roles
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and R for financial data manipulation
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Experience with options trading platforms (e.g., Interactive Brokers, Tradestation) or market data APIs
- Strong knowledge of volatility surfaces, implied volatility surfaces, and options Greeks
- Proven ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable business insights
- Excellent communication skills with ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences