Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst and drive critical insights for our investment strategies. This immediate hire opportunity offers a chance to work with cutting-edge financial datasets in a fast-paced environment. You'll analyze complex option pricing models, identify market trends, and support our portfolio managers with data-driven recommendations. If you're passionate about financial markets and possess strong analytical skills, this role is your gateway to making an immediate impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify pricing anomalies and arbitrage opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for options pricing models using SQL and Python
- Create interactive dashboards for real-time monitoring of options volatility surfaces
- Collaborate with traders to validate hedging strategies using historical backtesting
- Document data methodologies and ensure compliance with regulatory reporting standards
- Present findings to senior stakeholders through concise executive reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in financial data analysis with focus on equity derivatives
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- Strong understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees)
- Experience with market data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) or API integrations
- Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable insights
- CFA or FRM designation preferred