Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Analytics as a Weekend Equity Options Data Analyst and transform complex financial data into actionable insights. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to support our trading desk with real-time analytics during weekend market hours. This hybrid role combines cutting-edge financial modeling with advanced data visualization to optimize options strategies. Work alongside industry experts in a collaborative environment while enjoying competitive compensation and flexible scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify trading opportunities
- Develop automated dashboards for real-time volatility skew and risk exposure monitoring
- Collaborate with quants to backtest options pricing models and validate trade executions
- Prepare weekend market reports highlighting unusual activity and emerging trends
- Maintain data pipelines for options chain data from multiple exchanges
- Support regulatory compliance by documenting data sources and methodology
- Present findings to senior leadership through interactive Tableau visualizations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years analyzing equity derivatives data with proven options pricing experience
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy) with R capabilities
- CFA or FRM certification strongly preferred
- Advanced Excel skills with VBA and Power Query
- Familiarity with options Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega) and implied volatility surfaces
- Experience working with weekend or overnight market data shifts
- Strong communication skills translating complex analytics for non-technical stakeholders