Job Description
We are seeking a sharp and innovative Equity Options Data Analyst to join our growing financial team in Milwaukee, WI. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between complex financial data and actionable trading strategies. You will be responsible for gathering, cleaning, and analyzing vast datasets related to equity options, volatility surfaces, and market trends. If you have a passion for finance and possess a strong technical background, we want to hear from you.
At Apex Market Analytics, we value precision and insight. You will work closely with quants and traders to optimize our pricing models and provide real-time market intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Analyze high-volume equity options market data to identify trends, patterns, and arbitrage opportunities.
- Build and maintain complex financial models using Python, R, or SQL to support options pricing and risk assessment.
- Design and develop interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate complex data insights to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the trading desk to refine data pipelines and improve the accuracy of market data feeds.
- Conduct deep-dive research on volatility surfaces, Greeks, and implied volatility to support trading strategies.
- Ensure data integrity and perform regular audits of data repositories.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- 3+ years of experience in data analysis, financial modeling, or a similar role within the options trading industry.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and R.
- Strong understanding of options pricing mechanics, including Black-Scholes models and the Greeks.
- Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, PowerBI, or Matplotlib.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and communicate findings effectively.