Job Description
Launch your finance career with our Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst role in Columbus, Ohio! No experience needed—just your passion for data and finance. Join Financial Analytics Pro, where we empower emerging talent to thrive in high-stakes financial markets. You'll work with cutting-edge tools to decode equity options data, support trading strategies, and gain hands-on exposure to real-world financial operations. We provide comprehensive training and mentorship to transform your analytical skills into industry expertise. If you're a recent grad or career changer ready to dive into quantitative finance, this is your golden ticket to growth.
Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and validate equity options market data from multiple sources
- Develop automated scripts for data extraction using Python and SQL
- Analyze options pricing models (Black-Scholes, binomial) and market trends
- Create visualizations and reports for portfolio managers and traders
- Monitor volatility surfaces and implied shifts in real-time
- Collaborate with senior analysts to refine quantitative models
- Document data methodologies and maintain data integrity protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Statistics, or Computer Science
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data modeling)
- Basic knowledge of SQL for database querying
- Familiarity with Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R
- Interest in financial markets and derivatives
- Strong problem-solving and attention to detail
- Ability to learn complex financial concepts quickly
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills