Job Description
Join our dynamic weekend team as an Equity Options Data Analyst where your expertise will drive critical financial decisions. Quantum Financial Analytics is seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex market data into actionable insights for our trading operations. This weekend-based role offers the flexibility of alternative scheduling while maintaining full-time compensation and benefits.
Our El Paso hub combines cutting-edge technology with a collaborative culture. You'll work alongside seasoned traders and quantitative analysts to monitor options pricing, identify market anomalies, and support risk mitigation strategies. This position is perfect for analytical minds who thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Responsibilities
- Analyze real-time equity options data to identify pricing discrepancies and arbitrage opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for options market surveillance
- Generate comprehensive risk reports and performance dashboards for senior stakeholders
- Collaborate with trading teams to validate models and adjust data parameters
- Monitor regulatory compliance in options trading activities and flag irregularities
- Optimize data processing workflows to ensure weekend trading session readiness
- Present findings through interactive visualizations using Tableau/Power BI
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years experience in financial data analysis with equity options focus
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and Excel VBA
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Experience with market data APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or equivalent)
- Proven ability to work independently during weekend shifts (Sat-Sun 6AM-2PM MST)
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail in high-stakes environments