Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Analytics as a Part-Time 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 and market intelligence. This hybrid role (3 days/week onsite in Long Beach) offers competitive compensation and exposure to cutting-edge financial modeling. Perfect for candidates seeking flexible hours without sacrificing impact in the derivatives space.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options chain data using SQL and Python to identify pricing inefficiencies
- Develop automated reports for volatility surfaces and Greeks calculations
- Collaborate with traders to validate risk models and hedging strategies
- Create interactive dashboards using Tableau for market sentiment tracking
- Monitor regulatory filings and news events affecting option pricing
- Support backtesting of new trading algorithms with historical options data
- Document methodologies and ensure data compliance with FINRA regulations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science
- 2+ years experience with equity derivatives analysis
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes and binomial pricing models
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Certification in financial data analysis (CFA/FRM/CQF) preferred
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of options market microstructure and order book dynamics