Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst in New Orleans! This role offers unparalleled exposure to derivative markets while building foundational skills in financial analytics. You'll work alongside industry experts to transform complex market data into actionable insights for institutional clients. Our collaborative environment provides mentorship and growth opportunities in one of America's most vibrant cities. If you're passionate about finance and data, this is your launchpad into quantitative analysis.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL and Python to identify trading patterns
- Develop automated reports for volatility surfaces and Greeks calculations
- Support backtesting of options trading strategies using historical datasets
- Collaborate with traders to refine pricing models for exotic derivatives
- Monitor real-time market feeds and alert teams on unusual activity
- Create interactive dashboards using Tableau/Power BI for client presentations
- Document data sources and methodologies for audit compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 0-2 years experience in financial data analysis or trading operations
- Proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Strong understanding of options pricing fundamentals (Black-Scholes)
- Experience with Excel modeling and VLOOKUP/HLOOKUP functions
- Familiarity with market data APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) preferred
- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced financial environments