Job Description
Join Quantum Capital Analytics, a leader in financial data solutions, as a Senior Equity Options Data Analyst. This contract role offers weekly pay and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge market data in a dynamic environment. You'll transform complex options data into actionable insights for our prestigious client base, including hedge funds and institutional investors. Our Minneapolis office boasts a collaborative culture with flexible scheduling and remote work options.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options pricing, volatility surfaces, and implied volatility surfaces
- Develop automated data pipelines using Python/SQL for real-time options market data
- Create advanced financial models for options valuation and risk analytics
- Produce executive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau/Power BI
- Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to refine data requirements
- Monitor market events impacting options pricing and alert stakeholders
- Maintain data quality standards and implement validation protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in equity options data analysis
- Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL for data manipulation
- Advanced Excel skills with VBA/macros for automation
- Familiarity with options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Polygon.io)
- Strong understanding of options Greeks and market microstructure
- Excellent communication skills for presenting complex findings