Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Apex Financial Analytics as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to build expertise in quantitative finance while supporting our cutting-edge options trading strategies. You'll work with industry professionals to analyze complex market data, develop pricing models, and contribute to data-driven decision-making processes. We provide comprehensive training and mentorship to accelerate your career in financial analytics.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL and Python to identify trading patterns
- Support development of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Create and maintain dashboards for options risk metrics and P&L tracking
- Collaborate with traders to validate data accuracy and resolve discrepancies
- Assist in backtesting options strategies using historical market data
- Document analytical processes and maintain data quality standards
- Participate in regular team meetings to present findings and insights
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Basic knowledge of options pricing concepts and market terminology
- Experience with Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R for data analysis
- Strong attention to detail with ability to handle large datasets
- Excellent problem-solving and quantitative reasoning skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced environments
- 0-2 years of relevant internship or academic project experience