Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Part-Time Equity Options Data Analyst at Quantum Analytics Group, where cutting-edge finance meets innovative data solutions. This role offers the flexibility of remote work with occasional on-site collaboration in our Raleigh hub, perfect for professionals seeking impactful part-time opportunities in the financial sector. You'll drive strategic insights by transforming complex options market data into actionable intelligence for institutional clients.
We're seeking a detail-oriented analyst with a passion for derivatives markets to join our growing team. This position is ideal for candidates with strong quantitative skills who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to contribute to high-stakes financial decision-making without full-time commitment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify trading patterns and risk exposures
- Develop automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing models and volatility surfaces
- Create interactive dashboards in Tableau/Power BI to visualize options Greeks, implied volatility, and P&L scenarios
- Collaborate with traders to validate data integrity and support options strategy development
- Monitor market events and regulatory changes affecting options markets, updating analytical frameworks accordingly
- Document methodologies and maintain reproducible analysis workflows for audit purposes
- Present findings to cross-functional teams using clear, data-driven narratives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field
- 3+ years of experience analyzing equity options or derivatives data
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and statistical analysis tools
- Strong understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega)
- Experience with market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) or options platforms
- Advanced Excel skills with VBA and financial modeling capabilities
- Certifications (FRM, CFA) or relevant coursework in derivatives preferred
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a part-time capacity