Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst! This is your gateway into high-stakes financial markets without prior experience. We're seeking analytical minds passionate about options trading to transform complex market data into actionable insights. You'll work alongside industry veterans in our Manhattan headquarters, gaining hands-on exposure to volatility modeling, risk analysis, and option pricing strategies. Our comprehensive training program ensures rapid skill development in SQL, Python, and financial modeling. Perfect for recent graduates eager to launch careers in quantitative finance!
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL and Excel to identify pricing anomalies
- Support the options trading desk by generating daily volatility reports and risk metrics
- Develop automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing feeds
- Create visualizations of option Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega) for client presentations
- Collaborate with quants to validate pricing models using historical data
- Monitor market events affecting option chains and communicate impacts to stakeholders
- Maintain documentation of data sources, methodologies, and analytical outputs
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and basic SQL queries
- Strong quantitative aptitude with attention to detail
- Interest in financial markets and derivatives (training provided)
- Ability to learn complex concepts quickly and apply them practically
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
- Comfort working in fast-paced, data-driven environments