Job Description
We're urgently seeking a highly skilled Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic finance team in Louisville, KY. This critical role involves transforming complex market data into actionable insights for our trading operations. You'll collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to optimize options pricing models and risk management strategies. Our premium technology stack includes Python, SQL, and advanced visualization tools. If you thrive in fast-paced financial environments and possess deep expertise in derivatives analytics, we want to hear from you today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify pricing inefficiencies and arbitrage opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing and volatility surfaces
- Create comprehensive dashboards and reports for trading desk performance metrics
- Validate and calibrate options pricing models using historical and market data
- Collaborate with risk management teams to quantify and report portfolio exposures
- Support ad-hoc analysis for exotic derivatives and structured products
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in equity derivatives data analysis or quantitative finance
- Expert proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL with financial datasets
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes and other options pricing methodologies
- Advanced Excel skills with complex financial modeling capabilities
- Familiarity with options exchanges (CBOE, NYSE) and market data feeds
- CFA or FRM designation strongly preferred