Job Description
Join our award-winning financial analytics team as an Equity Options Data Analyst in Kansas City, MO. This full-time role offers the opportunity to transform complex market data into actionable insights for institutional clients. You'll work with cutting-edge tools to analyze equity options volatility, pricing models, and risk metrics in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced financial markets and possess deep quantitative expertise. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in one of America's most vibrant financial hubs.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify pricing inefficiencies and trading opportunities
- Develop and maintain quantitative models for options valuation and risk assessment
- Create interactive dashboards and reports for portfolio managers and traders
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize options trading strategies
- Monitor regulatory changes impacting equity derivatives markets
- Present findings to senior leadership with clear data-driven recommendations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
- 3+ years of experience in equity options data analysis or quantitative finance
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and R
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Experience with financial data platforms (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or similar)
- Strong statistical analysis and machine learning applications in finance
- Series 7 or Series 63 license preferred