Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Analytics as a Senior Equity Options Data Analyst and revolutionize how we interpret complex financial markets. In this pivotal role, you'll leverage cutting-edge data science techniques to decode equity options patterns, drive strategic investment decisions, and directly impact our $2B portfolio performance. We're seeking a visionary analyst who thrives in fast-paced environments and can transform raw market data into actionable insights.
Our Chicago headquarters sits in the heart of the financial district, offering unparalleled networking opportunities with industry leaders. You'll collaborate with top-tier quantitative researchers, portfolio managers, and risk specialists in a culture that champions intellectual curiosity and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) to identify mispriced opportunities and arbitrage positions
- Develop and maintain real-time data pipelines for options market data (IV surfaces, Greeks, implied volatility skew)
- Build predictive models for options volatility clustering and earnings event impacts
- Design automated dashboards to monitor options flow anomalies and institutional positioning
- Partner with trading desks to backtest options strategies using historical data
- Present complex quantitative findings to executive stakeholders with clear visualizations
- Stay current with SEC regulations and options market microstructure evolution
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in equity options data analysis or quantitative finance
- Advanced proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and SQL
- Expertise in options pricing models and volatility surface construction
- Strong background in statistical analysis and time-series forecasting
- Experience with market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Interactive Brokers)
- MS/PhD in Financial Mathematics, Statistics, or Quantitative Economics preferred
- FINRA Series 86/87 or equivalent options licensing required
- Proven track record of developing profitable options trading strategies