Job Description
We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in Charlotte, NC. In this pivotal role, you will translate complex market data into actionable insights that drive trading strategies and risk management decisions. You will work closely with senior quants and traders to enhance our modeling capabilities and ensure data integrity across our derivatives portfolio.
What You Will Do:
We are looking for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced financial environment and possesses a deep understanding of equity derivatives.
Responsibilities
- Perform rigorous analysis of equity option chains, implied volatility surfaces, and historical pricing data to identify market trends and anomalies.
- Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python, SQL, and cloud technologies to process high-frequency financial data.
- Create intuitive, interactive dashboards using Tableau or PowerBI to visualize complex metrics for the trading desk and risk committee.
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to refine pricing models, including Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo simulations, and validate backtesting results.
- Monitor real-time market data feeds (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) to provide timely alerts on volatility shifts and delta hedging requirements.
- Document data governance policies and ensure compliance with financial regulations regarding data handling and reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field; Master’s degree is a plus.
- 3+ years of professional experience in financial data analysis, specifically within equity derivatives, options markets, or risk management.
- Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
- Deep knowledge of options pricing theory, Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega, Theta), and volatility modeling.
- Experience with financial data APIs and market data terminals (Bloomberg Terminal, Refinitiv Eikon, OpenBB).
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.