Job Description
Join our award-winning quantitative finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst where you'll transform complex market data into actionable insights. You'll be pivotal in driving our options trading strategies through advanced data modeling and real-time analytics. This role offers unparalleled growth in a dynamic fintech environment with cutting-edge tools and collaborative culture.
We offer comprehensive benefits including equity participation, flexible work arrangements, and continuous learning programs. Our San Francisco hub is centrally located with premium amenities and a focus on work-life integration.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify trading opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing models
- Collaborate with traders to design backtesting frameworks for derivatives strategies
- Create visual dashboards using Tableau/Power BI to monitor volatility surfaces and Greeks
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis on market anomalies and regulatory reporting requirements
- Optimize data storage solutions for high-frequency options datasets
- Mentor junior analysts on quantitative analysis best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science (MS/MBA preferred)
- 3+ years experience in equity options analysis or quantitative finance
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes and binomial pricing models
- Experience with options market microstructure and exchange protocols
- Advanced data visualization skills (Tableau/Power BI)
- FINRA Series 7 or 63 certification preferred