Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Analytics as a Part-Time Equity Options Data Analyst and drive strategic insights in the dynamic derivatives market. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex options data into actionable intelligence for our Austin-based team. This flexible role offers the perfect opportunity to leverage your analytical skills in a cutting-edge financial environment while maintaining work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL and Python to identify pricing anomalies and trends
- Develop automated reports on volatility surfaces, Greeks calculations, and risk exposures
- Collaborate with traders to validate option pricing models and improve hedging strategies
- Create interactive dashboards in Tableau/Power BI for real-time market monitoring
- Monitor regulatory changes affecting options trading and ensure compliance
- Support backtesting of new trading strategies using historical options data
- Document analytical methodologies and maintain data quality standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
- 2+ years of experience in equity options analysis or derivatives data processing
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and Excel with VBA
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes model and option pricing fundamentals
- Experience with financial APIs (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and market data feeds
- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail in data validation
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a remote-friendly environment