Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Quantum Financial Solutions where data drives decisions! We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented Data Analyst to specialize in equity options trading analytics. This high-impact role involves transforming complex financial datasets into actionable insights that optimize our options portfolio performance. Work alongside top-tier traders and quants in our Mesa headquarters, equipped with cutting-edge technology and collaborative workspaces. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced fintech environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify trading opportunities and risk exposures
- Develop and maintain automated reporting dashboards for options pricing models and volatility analysis
- Collaborate with traders to backtest options strategies using Python and SQL
- Monitor market conditions and alert team to significant deviations in options pricing
- Create monthly performance reports comparing actual vs. projected options returns
- Optimize data pipelines ensuring real-time access to options market data
- Present complex analytics to senior leadership with clear visualizations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years experience in options analytics or derivatives trading support
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Expert knowledge of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Experience with financial data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Familiarity with options exchanges (CBOE, OCC) and market data providers
- Certification in FRM or CFA preferred
- Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced trading environment