Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Analytics as a Senior Equity Options Data Analyst and drive strategic decisions in the fast-paced derivatives market. We're seeking a data-savvy professional to transform complex options data into actionable insights for our trading teams. This remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with industry experts in Indianapolis and Atlanta. You'll leverage cutting-edge tools to analyze volatility surfaces, pricing models, and market trends, directly impacting our portfolio performance. If you thrive in data-rich environments and have a passion for financial innovation, this is your opportunity to excel.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and implied risk parameters using Python/R/SQL
- Develop automated dashboards and reporting tools for options trading teams
- Collaborate with quants to validate pricing models and identify arbitrage opportunities
- Monitor market events and regulatory changes affecting options strategies
- Present complex data insights to cross-functional stakeholders
- Optimize options hedging strategies through quantitative analysis
- Maintain and enhance options databases with real-time market feeds
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in equity options data analysis or quantitative finance
- Expertise in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes models, Greeks, and options pricing theory
- Proficiency with statistical analysis and time-series forecasting techniques
- Experience handling large datasets from market data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Certifications (CFA, FRM) or advanced degree in quantitative field a plus