Job Description
Join Quantum Analytics Group as a remote Equity Options Data Analyst and transform complex financial data into actionable insights. This contract role offers weekly pay and the flexibility to work from anywhere in Illinois. Collaborate with our finance team to optimize options trading strategies using cutting-edge analytics tools. If you're passionate about quantitative finance and thrive in dynamic environments, apply today to become part of our innovative team.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify trading opportunities and risk exposures
- Develop automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing and volatility modeling
- Create interactive dashboards for portfolio managers using Python and SQL
- Conduct statistical analysis on options Greeks and implied volatility surfaces
- Collaborate with traders to backtest algorithmic trading strategies
- Monitor regulatory compliance in derivatives reporting (SEC/FINRA)
- Document methodologies and present findings to cross-functional stakeholders
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years experience in financial data analysis, preferably with options derivatives
- Advanced proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes model and volatility surfaces
- Experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) or financial APIs
- Familiarity with options exchanges (CBOE, CME) and market data vendors
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision