Job Description
Are you a recent graduate with a knack for numbers and a curiosity about the stock market? Floridian Quant Solutions is seeking a driven Entry Level Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in Tampa. While prior professional experience is not mandatory, we require a strong academic background and a proactive attitude toward learning complex financial data structures.
In this pivotal role, you will support our quantitative research team by transforming raw market data into actionable insights. You will gain exposure to real-time equity options markets, learning the ropes of derivatives analysis and high-frequency data processing. We are looking for individuals who are eager to build a career in the fintech sector and want to grow with a leading Florida-based firm.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive training program for financial data analysis.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial software and databases.
- Competitive benefits package in the heart of Tampa.
- Career progression in a growing fintech environment.
Responsibilities
- Data Acquisition & Cleaning: Collect, validate, and clean large datasets related to equity options, ensuring data integrity for analysis.
- Market Reporting: Generate daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports highlighting market volatility and pricing trends.
- Visualization: Assist in creating intuitive dashboards and charts using tools like Tableau or PowerBI to visualize trading strategies.
- Database Management: Maintain and update internal databases, archiving historical options data for future research.
- Support Research: Work alongside senior analysts to identify patterns and correlations in options pricing data.
- Compliance & Accuracy: Ensure all data handling processes adhere to internal compliance and data security standards.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Macros) is essential.
- Analytical Mindset: Strong logical reasoning skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and draw conclusions.
- Interest in Markets: Basic understanding of financial concepts, specifically derivatives and equity options is a plus.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting data findings.
- Work Ethic: Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and willing to learn new technologies and financial regulations.