Job Description
Launch your career in finance with Global Financial Analytics! We're seeking a detail-oriented Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic Cleveland team. This role offers hands-on experience with complex financial datasets, trading strategies, and market analytics. You'll collaborate with seasoned traders and risk managers to transform raw data into actionable insights that drive our equity options operations.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and risk metrics using Python/R
- Develop automated reports and dashboards for trading desks and compliance teams
- Support backtesting of options strategies using historical market data
- Monitor market trends and regulatory changes affecting equity derivatives
- Collaborate with quantitative teams to refine data collection methodologies
- Present findings to senior stakeholders through clear visualizations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or Data Science
- 0-2 years of experience in financial data analysis or internships
- Proficiency in SQL, Excel (VBA), and Python (Pandas/Numpy)
- Familiarity with options pricing concepts (Black-Scholes, Greeks)
- Strong attention to detail with ability to handle large datasets
- Basic knowledge of market data APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills