Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst and drive critical insights for our trading operations. This immediate hire position requires expertise in options pricing models, risk analytics, and market data interpretation. You'll collaborate with senior traders to optimize strategies while maintaining compliance with SEC regulations. We offer competitive compensation, flexible remote options, and opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced financial environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex equity options datasets to identify pricing inefficiencies and arbitrage opportunities
- Develop and maintain valuation models for exotic and vanilla options using Black-Scholes and binomial frameworks
- Generate real-time risk exposure reports for portfolio managers and compliance teams
- Automate data pipelines for market feeds (OPRA, CBOE) using Python and SQL
- Visualize options Greeks and volatility surfaces using Tableau and Power BI
- Coordinate with brokers and data vendors to ensure data quality and timeliness
- Document methodologies and conduct peer reviews for analytical processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in options analytics or quantitative finance roles
- Expert proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL for data manipulation
- Deep understanding of options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and risk metrics (Delta, Gamma, Vega)
- Experience with market data platforms (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and regulatory reporting
- CFA/FRM designation or progress toward certification strongly preferred
- Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable business insights
- Strong attention to detail with proven track record in deadline-driven environments