Job Description
Launch your finance career with Capital Analytics Group! We're seeking a detail-oriented Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in Kansas City. This role offers unparalleled exposure to derivatives markets while building foundational data skills in a fast-paced environment. You'll collaborate with traders and quantitative analysts to transform complex options data into actionable insights. Our comprehensive training program ensures rapid growth into specialized financial analysis roles. Enjoy competitive benefits, mentorship from industry veterans, and the opportunity to impact multi-million dollar trading decisions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL and Python to identify trading patterns and opportunities
- Build automated reports for volatility surfaces, implied skew, and risk metrics
- Support options pricing models by validating input data and market conditions
- Collaborate with traders to interpret complex options structures and hedge ratios
- Monitor real-time options data feeds and flag anomalies for risk management
- Develop dashboards in Tableau/Power BI for portfolio performance tracking
- Assist with regulatory reporting for listed and OTC derivatives positions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
- 0-2 years experience with financial data analysis or trading operations
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Basic knowledge of options pricing (Black-Scholes, Greeks) and market conventions
- Experience with Python (pandas, numpy) or R for statistical analysis
- Strong attention to detail with ability to handle large datasets accurately
- Interest in financial markets and willingness to learn derivatives products
- Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to communicate complex concepts clearly