Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional passionate about financial markets and data analytics. This role offers comprehensive training in options pricing models, market data interpretation, and advanced analytics tools. You'll work alongside senior analysts to support trading strategies, risk management initiatives, and client reporting. Our collaborative environment encourages continuous learning and career growth in the heart of Kansas City's thriving fintech sector.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify pricing anomalies and trading opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated reports for volatility surfaces and option Greeks
- Support quantitative models by validating input data and interpreting outputs
- Collaborate with trading teams to provide actionable insights on market trends
- Monitor real-time market conditions and alert stakeholders to significant shifts
- Assist in back-testing trading strategies using historical options data
- Document analytical methodologies and ensure regulatory compliance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience in financial data analysis or trading operations
- Proficiency in SQL and Excel with advanced functions (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- Familiarity with options pricing concepts (Black-Scholes, Greeks)
- Basic knowledge of Python or R for data manipulation
- Strong attention to detail with proven accuracy in data handling
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines