Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Capital Insights Financial, a leading investment firm specializing in equity derivatives. We seek a meticulous Equity Options Data Analyst to transform complex market data into actionable insights. This role offers hybrid flexibility and the opportunity to shape our trading strategies through advanced analytics. If you thrive in fast-paced financial environments and possess a passion for data-driven decision-making, we encourage you to apply today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify trading patterns
- Develop automated reporting dashboards in Tableau for portfolio performance tracking
- Collaborate with traders to validate pricing models and risk management strategies
- Monitor volatility surfaces and implied skew metrics for market anomalies
- Support quantitative research teams by preparing datasets for algorithmic testing
- Document data sources, methodologies, and analytical frameworks
- Present findings to senior stakeholders through clear visualizations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in equity derivatives or options analysis
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and visualization tools
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes models and Greeks calculations
- Experience with options data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, OptionMetrics)
- Certification in financial data analysis (CFA/FRM preferred)
- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment