Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Analytics' pioneering derivatives team as a Senior Equity Options Data Analyst. We're seeking a visionary data strategist to transform complex options market data into actionable insights that drive multi-million dollar trading decisions. This role offers unparalleled exposure to institutional trading floors and cutting-edge analytics platforms. You'll collaborate directly with portfolio managers to develop predictive models that identify volatility anomalies and optimize hedging strategies. Our culture values intellectual curiosity and data-driven innovation, with opportunities to present findings to executive leadership quarterly. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including equity participation and flexible remote work options.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify pricing inefficiencies
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing feeds
- Create statistical models to forecast volatility surfaces and implied movements
- Collaborate with traders to design and backtest options trading strategies
- Produce executive dashboards visualizing risk exposures and P&L drivers
- Lead quarterly data quality audits for regulatory compliance (SEC/FINRA)
- Mentor junior analysts on best practices in financial data visualization
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in options market data analysis at financial institutions
- Advanced proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL with financial datasets
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes and binomial option pricing models
- CFA or FRM certification preferred
- Experience with Bloomberg, Reuters, or similar financial data platforms
- Proven ability to communicate complex quantitative concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Finance required
- Portfolio of projects demonstrating options analytics capabilities