Job Description
We are seeking an immediate-hire Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic finance team in Virginia Beach. In this high-impact role, you will transform complex equity options data into actionable insights for our trading desk and portfolio managers. You'll collaborate with quantitative analysts to develop pricing models, monitor volatility surfaces, and optimize hedging strategies. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance, data science, and market analysis in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options data using SQL, Python, and R to identify pricing inefficiencies and arbitrage opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated reporting dashboards for options greeks, implied volatility, and risk exposure
- Collaborate with traders to validate models and refine quantitative strategies
- Monitor market conditions and regulatory changes affecting options markets
- Create ad-hoc analyses for special projects including M&A event impacts and earnings surprises
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in equity options data analysis or quantitative finance
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes model, volatility surfaces, and options Greeks
- CFA or FRM designation a significant plus