Job Description
Are you ready to launch your career in the fast-paced world of financial markets? Apex Financial Analytics is seeking a driven and analytical Entry Level Equity Options Data Analyst to join our team in New York City. We provide a comprehensive training program designed for ambitious individuals eager to break into the derivatives and equity options sector.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in interpreting complex market data, supporting our senior analysts, and contributing to our trading strategies. This is a fantastic opportunity for recent graduates or career changers looking to gain hands-on experience in a prestigious financial environment without requiring prior industry experience.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive entry-level salary and performance bonuses.
• Exposure to high-frequency equity options trading data.
• Mentorship from industry veterans in the heart of NYC.
• Clear path for professional growth in quantitative finance.
Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and validate large datasets related to equity options pricing and market trends.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of internal financial databases and reporting tools.
- Generate visual charts and dashboards to present complex market data to the trading floor.
- Monitor market volatility and identify potential anomalies in options pricing models.
- Collaborate with the risk management team to ensure data integrity and compliance.
- Conduct research on new financial instruments and market indicators.
- Prepare weekly summary reports on market performance for senior management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field (recent graduates welcome).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros) and SQL basics.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to spot errors in large datasets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic understanding of financial markets, stocks, or derivatives is a plus but not required.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.