Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Data Analyst specializing in Equity Options. This urgent opening requires a detail-oriented professional to transform complex financial data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. You'll collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to analyze option pricing models, volatility trends, and market risks. Our San Diego-based firm offers cutting-edge tools and a collaborative environment where your analytical skills directly impact our trading success.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing, volatility surfaces, and risk exposures using SQL and Python
- Develop automated reports and dashboards to monitor option performance metrics
- Identify trading opportunities through quantitative analysis of market data
- Collaborate with traders to validate pricing models and hedge strategies
- Create risk assessments for complex option positions under various market scenarios
- Present findings to senior stakeholders through clear visualizations and summaries
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years analyzing equity derivatives or options data
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes and option pricing models
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for derivatives reporting