Job Description
Join our elite night shift team as an Equity Options Data Analyst at Quantum Financial Analytics. This critical role demands expertise in financial markets, data modeling, and real-time analytics to support our derivatives trading operations. You'll work in a fast-paced environment processing complex options data, identifying market trends, and providing actionable insights to drive strategic decisions. This position offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth in the finance sector.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options data using SQL and Python to identify trading patterns and market anomalies.
- Build and maintain automated reporting dashboards for options pricing and volatility metrics.
- Collaborate with traders to interpret market data and support derivatives strategies.
- Monitor overnight market movements and alert senior analysts to significant developments.
- Validate data integrity across multiple financial platforms and reconcile discrepancies.
- Develop predictive models for options pricing and risk assessment.
- Document analytical processes and maintain data governance standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
- 3+ years of experience in financial data analysis or derivatives trading support.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).
- Certification in financial modeling or options trading (e.g., Series 86/87) preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in night shift environments.
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes model and options Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega, Theta).
- Experience with real-time data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and API integrations.