Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Entry Level Equity Options Data Analyst! This is your gateway to Wall Street without the New York hustle. We're seeking analytical minds passionate about decoding market trends in equity derivatives. You'll transform raw option chain data into actionable insights that drive our trading strategies. Our Kansas City hub offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and mentorship from industry veterans. No prior finance experience required – just your sharp analytical skills and eagerness to learn.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL and Python to identify trading opportunities
- Build and maintain datasets for volatility surfaces and option pricing models
- Collaborate with traders to develop risk-adjusted strategies for equity portfolios
- Create automated reports highlighting key metrics like implied volatility and open interest
- Support backtesting of options strategies using historical market data
- Document data sources and methodologies ensuring audit compliance
- Participate in daily market briefings to present findings to senior analysts
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
- Proficiency in SQL with ability to write complex queries for large datasets
- Experience with Python (Pandas, NumPy) for data manipulation and analysis
- Strong understanding of statistical concepts (regression, probability distributions)
- Basic knowledge of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Detail-oriented with ability to spot anomalies in large datasets
- Excellent communication skills for presenting technical findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship