Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Analytics as a Senior Equity Options Data Analyst and transform complex financial data into actionable insights. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to drive strategic decision-making through advanced analytics in our dynamic San Diego headquarters. You'll collaborate with traders, quants, and portfolio managers to optimize options strategies using cutting-edge tools and methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data to identify arbitrage opportunities and pricing inefficiencies
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing models
- Create visualizations and reports on volatility surfaces, Greeks, and risk exposures
- Partner with trading desks to backtest options strategies using historical data
- Implement statistical models for options valuation and risk management
- Document analytical methodologies and ensure data governance compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in equity options analytics or quantitative finance
- Expert proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and R
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Experience with market data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Interactive Brokers)
- Strong knowledge of options Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega) and volatility surfaces
- CFA or FRM certification a plus