Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst in Charlotte's thriving financial hub. You'll transform complex market data into actionable insights, driving strategic decisions for our institutional clients. This role blends quantitative rigor with market intelligence to optimize options trading strategies.
Our Charlotte office offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in one of the nation's fastest-growing finance sectors. Collaborate with top-tier traders and data scientists to shape the future of options analytics.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify pricing inefficiencies and trading opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing models
- Create advanced visualizations and reports for traders and portfolio managers
- Validate and enhance options valuation models using statistical methods
- Monitor market volatility and correlate with macroeconomic indicators
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to refine risk management frameworks
- Present findings to senior leadership with clear, actionable recommendations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in equity options data analysis or quantitative finance
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and R
- Expertise in options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Strong understanding of volatility surfaces and greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega, Theta)
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Familiarity with market data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced financial environments