Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst and immediately impact our trading strategies. This high-impact role requires deep analytical expertise to transform complex option market data into actionable insights. You'll work with cutting-edge platforms to drive data-driven decisions in one of America's fastest-growing financial hubs. Immediate hire opportunity for candidates ready to hit the ground running in Tucson's thriving tech-finance ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify trading patterns
- Develop and maintain automated pricing models for complex derivatives instruments
- Create interactive dashboards using Tableau/Power BI for real-time risk monitoring
- Collaborate with traders to validate strategies and optimize execution algorithms
- Ensure data integrity across option chains, volatility surfaces, and implied volatility curves
- Present findings to senior leadership with clear visualizations and actionable recommendations
Qualifications
- 3+ years experience in equity derivatives data analysis or quantitative finance
- Expert proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL for large-scale data processing
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes and binomial option pricing models
- Certification in FRM, CFA, or equivalent financial analytics credentials
- Proven track record of building automated reporting pipelines for option metrics
- Experience with market data vendors like Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or ICE Data Services