Job Description
Join our elite financial analytics team as an Equity Options Data Analyst for our critical night shift operations. This role requires meticulous attention to detail and real-time market analysis to support our high-frequency trading desk. You'll leverage cutting-edge tools to decode complex options data patterns, ensuring our clients maintain competitive advantages in global markets. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess a passion for quantitative finance, this position offers unparalleled growth opportunities in Baltimore's vibrant financial district.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze real-time equity options data for market anomalies and trading opportunities
- Develop automated data pipelines to extract, clean, and normalize options market data from multiple exchanges
- Generate daily risk reports and P&L analytics for complex options portfolios
- Collaborate with traders to interpret market volatility surfaces and implied skew patterns
- Implement statistical models for options pricing and hedging strategy optimization
- Document data discrepancies and coordinate with exchange data vendors for resolution
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in equity options data analysis or quantitative finance
- Expert proficiency in Python, SQL, and R for data manipulation and statistical analysis
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Experience with market data platforms like Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or Bloomberg API
- Strong knowledge of options Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega, Theta) and risk metrics
- Ability to work independently during night shift hours (11 PM - 7 AM EST)