Job Description
Join our dynamic team at Capital Markets Insights Group as an Equity Options Data Analyst in Houston! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex financial data into actionable insights for our trading desk. This role sits at the intersection of finance and technology, where your analytical prowess will directly impact our options trading strategies. Enjoy competitive compensation, cutting-edge tools, and collaborative work environment in Houston's thriving energy corridor.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify pricing inefficiencies
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing models
- Collaborate with traders to create custom analytics dashboards in Tableau/Power BI
- Conduct backtesting of options strategies using historical volatility surfaces
- Monitor market events and regulatory changes affecting options markets
- Present findings to senior stakeholders through clear visual reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years experience in equity options data analysis or quantitative finance
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Strong understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Experience with Bloomberg Terminal or Reuters Eikon
- Advanced Excel skills including VBA and array formulas
- Knowledge of market microstructure and order book dynamics