Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Entry-Level Data Analyst specializing in equity options. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to build a career in quantitative finance while working with cutting-edge market data and analytical tools. You'll collaborate with senior analysts to develop actionable insights that drive our options trading strategies, gaining hands-on experience in one of finance's most exciting niches.
We provide comprehensive training in financial modeling, options pricing, and data visualization techniques. Our modern Long Beach office fosters innovation and professional growth, with regular mentorship sessions from industry veterans. This position is perfect for recent graduates passionate about data-driven finance careers.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL and Python to identify trading patterns
- Develop automated reports on volatility surfaces and implied metrics
- Support options pricing models through data validation and error analysis
- Create interactive dashboards using Tableau for portfolio monitoring
- Collaborate with traders to refine quantitative strategies
- Monitor market events impacting options pricing and risk metrics
- Document analytical methodologies and maintain data pipelines
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python preferred)
- Familiarity with options trading concepts (calls/puts, Greeks, volatility)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to numerical precision
- Experience with Excel and data visualization tools
- Basic understanding of statistical modeling techniques
- Ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly
- Eagerness to learn quantitative finance methodologies