Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Analytics as a Weekend Equity Options Data Analyst and transform complex financial data into actionable insights. This role is perfect for analytical professionals seeking a non-traditional schedule while contributing to high-stakes financial decision-making. You'll work in our state-of-the-art Dallas facility, collaborating with top-tier traders and quantitative analysts to optimize equity options strategies.
Why Join Us? We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic environment where your analytical skills directly impact market outcomes. Weekend shifts provide exceptional work-life balance with weekdays off.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing models and market data to identify trading opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options analytics
- Generate daily/weekly performance reports for trading desks
- Collaborate with quantitative teams to validate options pricing algorithms
- Monitor volatility surfaces and implied skewness patterns across global markets
- Support risk management by identifying unusual options trading activity
- Create custom dashboards for options flow analysis using Python/SQL
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in equity derivatives or options analytics
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes models and volatility surfaces
- Certification in Financial Risk Management (FRM) or CFA preferred
- Experience with Bloomberg Terminal and options trading platforms
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts (Sat-Sun 8AM-4PM)
- Detail-oriented with exceptional problem-solving skills