Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Partners' dynamic trading desk as a Senior Equity Options Data Analyst. In this high-impact role, you'll transform complex market data into actionable insights that drive our equity options trading strategies. Collaborate with quantitative researchers and traders to build predictive models, optimize pricing algorithms, and identify emerging market trends. We offer a competitive compensation package, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth in one of Kansas City's most innovative financial firms.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement data pipelines for real-time options market data feeds from exchanges and alternative sources
- Develop statistical models to analyze volatility surfaces, implied correlations, and option pricing anomalies
- Create interactive dashboards using Python/R/Tableau for traders to monitor portfolio risk and P&L
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis to support exotic derivatives structuring and hedging decisions
- Automate reporting processes for regulatory compliance and internal stakeholder communications
- Partner with engineering teams to enhance data infrastructure and processing efficiency
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in equity derivatives data analysis or quantitative trading support
- Advanced proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and SQL
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Experience with market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Quandl)
- Strong statistical knowledge with ability to handle large datasets and time-series analysis
- Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex concepts for non-technical audiences