Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst at Global Financial Solutions. This role offers unparalleled training and mentorship for ambitious professionals eager to break into quantitative finance. You'll work directly with senior traders and analysts to decode complex market data, build predictive models, and support high-stakes trading decisions. Our Minneapolis headquarters features cutting-edge technology and collaborative workspaces designed for innovation.
We're committed to nurturing talent from all backgrounds, including career changers and recent graduates. If you're passionate about data and financial markets but lack direct experience, this is your gateway to a lucrative career in derivatives analysis.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing data using SQL, Python, and Excel to identify market trends and anomalies
- Develop automated reports and dashboards for trading teams using visualization tools like Tableau
- Support options risk management by monitoring volatility surfaces and Greeks calculations
- Collaborate with quants to backtest trading strategies using historical market data
- Document data sources, methodologies, and findings in compliance with FINRA regulations
- Present insights to senior stakeholders through clear, data-driven narratives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or related field
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, statistical functions)
- Basic knowledge of Python (Pandas, NumPy) or willingness to learn
- Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail
- Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- No prior finance experience required – comprehensive training provided