Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst and launch your career in quantitative finance! You'll work with cutting-edge market data to drive investment decisions while developing expertise in derivatives analytics. This role offers comprehensive training in options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and risk metrics. Our collaborative environment includes mentorship from senior quants and exposure to institutional trading operations.
Located in Cleveland's financial district, our firm provides hybrid work arrangements with competitive benefits and professional development opportunities. Perfect for recent graduates passionate about financial markets and data science!
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify trading signals and arbitrage opportunities
- Build and maintain databases for options chains, implied volatilities, and greeks
- Develop automated reporting tools for portfolio managers and risk teams
- Collaborate with traders to interpret market trends and pricing anomalies
- Validate data integrity and troubleshoot discrepancies in real-time feeds
- Assist in backtesting options strategies using Python/R
- Create visualizations for quarterly performance reviews and client presentations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science
- Fundamental understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Familiarity with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) or market data platforms
- Basic knowledge of statistical analysis and hypothesis testing
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work in fast-paced financial environments