Job Description
Join Quantum Analytics Group as a Weekend Equity Options Data Analyst and transform market volatility into strategic insights. This unique weekend opportunity allows you to leverage your financial acumen while maintaining a weekday schedule. You'll analyze complex options data, identify trading opportunities, and support our portfolio management team with cutting-edge analytics. Our Long Beach office offers state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative environment where data-driven decisions drive success.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing data using statistical models and machine learning algorithms
- Monitor market volatility and option Greeks to identify arbitrage opportunities
- Develop automated reports for portfolio managers highlighting risk exposures
- Collaborate with trading teams to validate quantitative strategies
- Maintain and enhance databases for options market data
- Present findings to senior leadership through visual dashboards
- Stay current with regulatory changes affecting options markets
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in equity options analysis or quantitative finance
- Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL for data manipulation
- Strong understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Experience with financial data APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Advanced Excel skills with VBA and complex modeling
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts with minimal supervision
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities