Job Description
We're seeking a visionary Equity Options Data Analyst to revolutionize our quantitative insights. Join our remote-first team and transform complex market data into strategic advantage. Work collaboratively with our Denver headquarters and Illinois satellite office to decode equity options volatility and drive institutional investment decisions. This role blends deep financial acumen with cutting-edge analytics in a flexible, high-impact environment.
As a key player in our Finance division, you'll leverage our proprietary trading platforms to uncover alpha-generating opportunities. Your work directly influences multi-million dollar portfolios while mentoring junior analysts in advanced modeling techniques. Enjoy competitive compensation, equity incentives, and unlimited PTO in our culture of intellectual curiosity.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options chains using Python/R to identify arbitrage opportunities and volatility anomalies
- Develop quantitative models for pricing exotic derivatives and risk management strategies
- Create interactive dashboards in Tableau/Power BI to visualize market sentiment and institutional flows
- Collaborate with traders to backtest strategies using high-frequency tick data (1-minute to daily intervals)
- Document methodologies and present findings to executive stakeholders quarterly
- Maintain SQL databases for options market data with 99.9% uptime SLA
- Research regulatory impacts on options markets (SEC, FINRA, CFTC compliance)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Finance, Math, Statistics, or Computer Science (MS preferred)
- 3+ years analyzing equity derivatives options data with demonstrable P&L impact
- Expert proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and SQL
- Advanced knowledge of Black-Scholes, Monte Carlo simulations, and Greeks
- CFA charter or FRM designation strongly preferred
- Experience with Bloomberg/Refinitik API integration and market data feeds
- Portfolio showcasing options pricing models or volatility surface visualizations
- Remote work history with asynchronous collaboration expertise