Job Description
We're seeking a highly skilled Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in Atlanta. This immediate hire contract role requires expertise in financial data analysis, particularly with equity derivatives. You'll transform complex market data into actionable insights for our trading desk and risk management teams.
As a key member of our quantitative analytics group, you'll collaborate with senior traders and portfolio managers to develop pricing models, monitor volatility surfaces, and identify arbitrage opportunities. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments where precision and timeliness drive financial decisions.
This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial technology platforms. Join us to shape the future of options trading analytics!
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify pricing anomalies and trading opportunities
- Develop and maintain pricing models for vanilla and exotic equity derivatives
- Monitor volatility surfaces and risk metrics across multiple asset classes
- Generate real-time dashboards and reports for trading desk decision support
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to enhance algorithmic trading strategies
- Validate and optimize data pipelines ensuring 99.9% accuracy
- Document methodologies and communicate findings to cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
- 3+ years of experience in financial data analysis or derivatives pricing
- Expert proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and R for data manipulation
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes and binomial pricing models
- Experience with Bloomberg, Reuters, or similar financial data platforms
- Strong knowledge of options Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega, Theta)
- Ability to work under tight deadlines in high-pressure environments
- Experience with cloud data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery) preferred