Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst and launch your career in quantitative finance! No prior experience is required – we provide comprehensive training to transform analytical talent into specialized expertise. You'll work with real-time market data, develop pricing models, and support our options trading desk. This is your gateway to high-growth opportunities in financial analytics, with mentorship from industry veterans and exposure to cutting-edge trading platforms. Apply today and start your journey in the fast-paced world of equity derivatives!
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing data using SQL, Python, and Excel to identify market trends
- Support options trading desk by generating daily risk reports and P&L summaries
- Develop automated data pipelines for options market data ingestion and validation
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to back-test options pricing models
- Document data processes and create visualizations for stakeholder presentations
- Monitor market volatility indices and correlate with options pricing anomalies
- Assist in regulatory compliance reporting for options trading activities
Qualifications
- Recent graduate or career changer with Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Statistics, or related field
- Proficiency in Excel and basic SQL knowledge (training provided for advanced SQL)
- Fundamental understanding of options contracts (calls/puts) and basic market concepts
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail in numerical analysis
- Ability to learn quickly in fast-paced financial environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- US work authorization required