Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Analytics as a Weekend Equity Options Data Analyst and drive critical insights for our derivatives trading desk. This specialized role requires meticulous data analysis of equity options markets to support pricing models, risk management, and trading strategies. You'll work independently during weekend shifts to process market data, validate datasets, and generate actionable reports for senior traders. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals seeking flexible hours in a dynamic financial environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify pricing discrepancies and arbitrage opportunities
- Develop automated data pipelines for options pricing models using SQL and Python
- Validate option chain datasets against market feeds and internal systems
- Generate performance reports for options strategies and risk exposure
- Collaborate with trading desk during market open to provide real-time data support
- Maintain documentation of data sources, methodologies, and analytical models
- Monitor weekend market events and impact on options pricing
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in equity options data analysis or derivatives trading support
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and Excel VBA
- Strong understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Experience with market data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Bloomberg)
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts (Sat-Sun 6AM-2PM CT)
- Excellent attention to detail with proven error-detection capabilities
- FINRA Series 7 or 63 certification preferred