Job Description
Join our dynamic team as an Equity Options Data Analyst and drive critical financial decisions with cutting-edge data solutions. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex options market data into actionable insights for our trading desk. This immediate hire opportunity offers competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and career advancement in a fast-paced fintech environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data using SQL, Python, and statistical modeling
- Develop automated reporting dashboards for volatility surfaces and pricing models
- Collaborate with traders to identify arbitrage opportunities and risk exposures
- Maintain and enhance data pipelines for real-time options pricing feeds
- Present findings to senior leadership with clear visualizations and recommendations
- Monitor market anomalies and flag unusual trading patterns
- Document methodologies and ensure regulatory compliance in data handling
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in options market data analysis
- Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes and binomial pricing models
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Familiarity with options Greeks and implied volatility surfaces
- Ability to work under pressure in a high-frequency trading environment
- Certifications in FRM or CFA a plus