Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst and launch your career in quantitative finance! We're seeking analytical minds passionate about market data to support our options trading operations. No prior experience required – we provide comprehensive training on equity derivatives, volatility modeling, and analytical tools. This role offers mentorship from seasoned traders and exposure to real-time market data in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. Perfect for recent graduates with strong quantitative aptitude.
Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and analyze equity options market data from multiple sources
- Monitor option chain movements and identify volatility patterns
- Support P&L calculations and risk analysis for options positions
- Create automated reports on option pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Collaborate with traders to interpret market signals and trading opportunities
- Assist in developing backtesting frameworks for strategies
- Document data sources and methodologies for audit compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, PivotTables)
- Strong SQL skills for data extraction and manipulation
- Basic understanding of options contracts (calls/puts, Greeks)
- Ability to learn quantitative concepts quickly
- Detail-oriented with exceptional problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Willingness to work flexible hours during market volatility