Job Description
We're urgently seeking a highly skilled Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in Cleveland, specializing in equity options trading analytics. This critical role involves transforming complex financial data into actionable insights to drive strategic decisions. You'll collaborate with traders, risk managers, and senior executives in a fast-paced environment. Our ideal candidate combines technical expertise with deep financial market knowledge to optimize option pricing models and identify trading opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify trends, anomalies, and arbitrage opportunities
- Develop and maintain pricing models for exotic options using Python/R
- Create interactive dashboards using Tableau/Power BI for real-time risk monitoring
- Collaborate with quants to validate Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo simulations
- Present findings to senior stakeholders through executive-level reports
- Automate data pipelines using SQL and cloud technologies (AWS/GCP)
- Monitor volatility surfaces and implied skew patterns across global markets
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years analyzing equity options or derivatives data
- Expert proficiency in SQL and at least one scripting language (Python/R)
- Advanced Excel skills with VBA/macros for complex financial modeling
- Experience with option pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, etc.)
- Certification in FRM/CFA/PRM or equivalent financial analytics training
- Demonstrated success building Tableau/Power BI dashboards for trading desks
- Strong understanding of volatility surfaces, Greeks, and option strategies