Job Description
Launch Your Career in Finance with No Experience Required!
Meridian Financial Analytics is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in the heart of Chicago, Illinois. This is a unique opportunity for recent graduates or career changers to gain deep insight into equity options markets, data modeling, and financial analytics without needing prior professional experience.
As a key member of our data team, you will support senior analysts in processing complex market data, identifying trends, and generating actionable insights. We are looking for individuals with strong analytical minds, a passion for learning, and a drive to succeed in the financial sector.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the collection and cleansing of equity options data from various exchanges to ensure accuracy and consistency for reporting.
- Support the development of data visualizations using tools like Tableau or Excel to track market performance and volatility trends.
- Analyze historical data sets to identify patterns that may influence option pricing and trading strategies.
- Collaborate with the trading desk to provide timely and accurate data summaries and reports.
- Maintain and update internal databases regarding option contracts and market indices.
- Learn and apply fundamental financial concepts regarding options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) under mentorship.
- Conduct market research to support the identification of emerging investment opportunities.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
- Experience: No prior professional experience required; recent graduates are highly encouraged to apply.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP) is required; familiarity with SQL or Python is a strong plus.
- Analytical Mindset: Strong attention to detail and the ability to detect errors within large datasets.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present findings to the team.
- Soft Skills: Self-motivated, eager to learn, and capable of working in a fast-paced team environment.
- Location: Must be willing to work on-site in Chicago, Illinois.