Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst and launch your career in quantitative finance! We're seeking analytical minds to process and interpret complex options market data, supporting our trading strategies and risk management initiatives. This entry-level role offers comprehensive training in financial analytics and market dynamics, perfect for recent graduates with strong quantitative aptitude. Work alongside seasoned professionals in Tampa's thriving financial district while contributing to real-world investment decisions.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data including pricing, volatility, and trading volumes
- Develop automated data pipelines for options-related datasets using SQL and Python
- Create visualizations and reports to support trading desk operations
- Monitor market anomalies and trends affecting options strategies
- Collaborate with portfolio managers to refine risk models
- Document data sources, methodologies, and analytical processes
- Support backtesting of options trading strategies
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, advanced functions)
- Basic knowledge of SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Familiarity with options pricing concepts (Black-Scholes, Greeks)
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Ability to work in fast-paced financial environment
- Eagerness to learn financial analytics tools and market structures
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills