Job Description
Join Quantum Analytics Partners' elite night shift team as an Equity Options Data Analyst in Minneapolis! This high-impact role bridges finance and data science, transforming complex options data into actionable insights for institutional clients. You'll work during non-trading hours to analyze volatility surfaces, pricing models, and risk metrics using cutting-edge tools. Enjoy a collaborative culture focused on innovation, with opportunities to shape our data-driven strategies in the fast-paced derivatives market.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options data (IV curves, Greeks, volatility surfaces) using SQL, Python, and R to identify arbitrage opportunities and risk exposures
- Develop automated reporting pipelines for real-time options pricing and P&L monitoring during off-market hours
- Collaborate with traders to validate model outputs and refine options valuation methodologies
- Design interactive dashboards in Tableau/Power BI to visualize options risk metrics and market trends
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis on exotic options structures and market regime shifts
- Maintain data quality frameworks ensuring 99.9% accuracy for regulatory reporting
- Document analytical methodologies and mentor junior analysts on best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years experience in derivatives data analysis or quantitative finance roles
- Expert proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and statistical modeling
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Experience with market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and derivatives exchanges
- Strong knowledge of options Greeks and risk management frameworks
- Ability to work autonomously during night shifts with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication skills for translating complex data to non-technical stakeholders