Job Description
Immediate Hire Opportunity: Equity Options Data Analyst in Houston, TX
We are looking for a results-driven Equity Options Data Analyst to join a premier financial firm in the heart of Houston. In this role, you will leverage advanced data analytics to decode market trends, optimize trading strategies, and drive revenue growth. If you possess a sharp analytical mind and a passion for financial markets, we want to hear from you.
As a key member of our analytics team, you will be responsible for transforming raw market data into actionable insights, ensuring our trading desks have the most accurate and timely information available.
Responsibilities
- Perform deep-dive analysis of equity options data, including calls, puts, and implied volatility, to identify high-probability trading opportunities.
- Design and maintain interactive dashboards using Tableau and Power BI to visualize complex market metrics for senior leadership and traders.
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to refine pricing models and back-test trading strategies using Python and R.
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of all financial datasets ingested from external feeds and internal systems.
- Produce detailed weekly and monthly reporting packages highlighting market sentiment and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Conduct statistical modeling to forecast market movements and assess risk exposure in real-time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Proven experience (3+ years) as a Data Analyst in the financial sector, specifically within equity or derivatives markets.
- Strong proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation, plus experience with Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R.
- Deep understanding of options pricing models, including the Black-Scholes model and the Greeks.
- Familiarity with financial terminals such as Bloomberg Terminal or Refinitiv Eikon.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.