Job Description
We are seeking a highly analytical Data Analyst to join our elite trading desk in Baltimore, MD. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex financial data and actionable trading strategies, specializing in equity options and derivatives analytics. You will be responsible for maintaining our data infrastructure, providing real-time insights to traders, and ensuring the accuracy of our risk models.
Why Join Us?
• Immediate Hire Opportunity
• Competitive Salary & Performance Bonus
• Work with cutting-edge financial technology
• Collaborative environment in the heart of Baltimore's financial district
Responsibilities
- Analyze high-volume equity option trade data to identify market trends and pricing anomalies.
- Develop and maintain complex SQL queries to extract and manipulate large datasets from multiple sources.
- Build interactive dashboards using Tableau or PowerBI to visualize option Greeks, volatility surfaces, and trade flows for the trading floor.
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to validate pricing models and backtesting strategies.
- Ensure data integrity and compliance with SEC regulations regarding trade reporting.
- Proactively identify data quality issues and implement automated monitoring tools.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the financial services or options trading sector.
- Strong proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL or MySQL) and Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn).
- Deep understanding of equity options markets, including calls, puts, strikes, and expiration dates.
- Experience with Bloomberg Terminal or Refinitiv Eikon is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.