Job Description
We are seeking a highly analytical Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in New Orleans. In this pivotal role, you will leverage complex data sets to drive trading strategies and market risk management. If you are looking for a career in North Carolina's emerging financial corridor or prefer the vibrant culture of New Orleans, this opportunity offers the perfect blend of high-impact work and daily pay flexibility.
Why Join Us?
- Daily Pay: Get paid every day with our premium pay structure.
- Premium Compensation: Competitive salary with performance bonuses.
- Growth: Work with cutting-edge options pricing models and machine learning algorithms.
The Role:
You will be responsible for the collection, cleaning, and interpretation of equity options market data. Your insights will directly influence our trading floor decisions and risk assessment protocols.
Responsibilities
- Analyze large-scale equity options data sets to identify arbitrage opportunities and market trends.
- Develop and maintain complex Excel models and Python scripts for real-time options pricing analysis.
- Collaborate with quantitative traders to interpret volatility surfaces and Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega).
- Generate daily reports and visualizations for senior leadership regarding open interest and volume changes.
- Ensure data integrity across all market data feeds and internal databases.
- Conduct stress testing on option portfolios under various market scenarios.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Proven experience in data analysis, preferably within the equity options or derivatives market.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and Excel (VBA/Advanced functions).
- Strong understanding of financial instruments, specifically options trading strategies.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or PowerBI is a plus.