Job Description
Join our award-winning financial analytics team as an Equity Options Data Analyst in Houston! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex market data into actionable insights for our trading operations. This hybrid role combines finance expertise with advanced analytics to optimize options strategies and drive investment decisions. If you thrive at the intersection of data science and derivatives trading, apply today to become part of our innovative fintech environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze real-time equity options data using SQL and Python to identify pricing inefficiencies and trading opportunities
- Develop automated dashboards and reports for options risk exposure and P&L monitoring
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to validate pricing models and volatility surfaces
- Monitor market events and regulatory changes impacting options markets
- Design data pipelines for options chain data integration with trading platforms
- Present complex analytical findings to senior stakeholders through executive summaries
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in financial data analysis with equity derivatives focus
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and Excel VBA
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and Greeks
- Experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and statistical analysis
- CFA/FRM designation or relevant derivatives certifications a plus