Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst and become a critical player in driving data-driven decision-making for our global trading operations. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex equity options data into actionable insights that optimize trading strategies and risk management.
As a fully remote position based in Kansas City, you'll collaborate with traders, quants, and portfolio managers to analyze market trends, volatility surfaces, and option pricing models. You'll develop robust data pipelines, automate reporting processes, and deliver visualizations that empower our trading desk to capitalize on market opportunities.
This role offers competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth in a cutting-edge financial technology environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data to identify trading signals and arbitrage opportunities
- Build and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing and risk metrics
- Develop interactive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau/Power BI for trading desk insights
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to validate option pricing models and volatility surfaces
- Perform ad-hoc data analysis to support strategic trading decisions and risk assessments
- Document data methodologies, validation processes, and analytical frameworks
- Stay current with market trends in derivatives and regulatory changes affecting options trading
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in financial data analysis, specifically with equity derivatives
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
- Strong understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and Greeks
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and market data platforms
- Advanced skills in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, D3.js)
- Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable business insights
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail