Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Global Financial Solutions Inc. as an Equity Options Data Analyst in Seattle. You'll leverage cutting-edge analytics to decode complex market trends, drive strategic investment decisions, and directly impact our $2B portfolio performance. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in the heart of Seattle's thriving financial district.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options pricing models using statistical analysis and machine learning techniques
- Develop automated data pipelines to extract, clean, and process market data from multiple sources
- Create interactive dashboards and visualizations to communicate insights to senior stakeholders
- Collaborate with traders to validate pricing models and identify arbitrage opportunities
- Monitor volatility surfaces and option Greeks to alert on market anomalies
- Document analytical methodologies and maintain data governance standards
- Present findings to cross-functional teams including portfolio managers and quantitative researchers
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years experience in financial data analysis with direct options/equities exposure
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes models and volatility surface analysis
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, or Plotly)
- Familiarity with market data APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or similar)
- Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable business insights
- Experience working in fast-paced financial services environment