Job Description
Join our dynamic team as an Equity Options Data Analyst at Apex Financial Analytics, where cutting-edge finance meets data innovation. We're seeking a strategic thinker to transform complex options market data into actionable insights that drive our trading strategies. This full-time role offers the chance to work with industry leaders in a collaborative environment focused on growth and impact.
As a key member of our quantitative analytics division, you'll leverage advanced tools to analyze equity options trends, volatility surfaces, and risk metrics. Our Kansas City hub combines Midwestern reliability with financial innovation, offering exceptional work-life balance in a thriving metro area.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R
- Develop predictive models for options pricing and risk assessment
- Create interactive dashboards and visualizations for trading teams
- Collaborate with quants to validate trading strategies using backtesting
- Monitor options market anomalies and provide real-time alerts
- Document methodologies and maintain data integrity protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Math, or related field
- 3+ years experience in equity derivatives or options analysis
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and data visualization tools
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes model and Greeks
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Certification in data analysis or financial modeling preferred