Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst in Virginia Beach! We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex market data into actionable insights. This high-impact role supports our trading desk with real-time analytics, driving strategic decisions in the fast-paced options market. Enjoy competitive compensation, cutting-edge tools, and collaborative work environment with industry veterans.
Responsibilities
- Analyze real-time equity options data using SQL and Python to identify pricing anomalies and trading opportunities
- Develop automated reporting dashboards for portfolio managers and traders using Tableau/Power BI
- Validate and clean options market data from multiple sources ensuring regulatory compliance
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to refine pricing models and risk metrics
- Present findings to senior leadership through concise data visualizations and executive summaries
- Monitor market volatility indices and correlate with options chain behavior
- Document data methodologies and maintain data governance standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in financial data analysis with equity options exposure
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and visualization tools
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and Greeks
- Familiarity with market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, ICE) and API integration
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to handle ambiguous datasets
- FINRA Series 7/63 or willingness to obtain within 6 months