Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Omaha Financial Analytics, where data drives strategic decisions. We're seeking a meticulous Equity Options Data Analyst to transform complex financial data into actionable insights. This hybrid role offers the flexibility of remote work with quarterly on-site collaboration in our state-of-the-art Omaha headquarters. You'll work directly with portfolio managers to optimize options strategies using advanced analytics tools. Our competitive compensation package includes performance bonuses, comprehensive health benefits, and professional development stipends. Help us pioneer the future of quantitative finance in the heart of the Midwest.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing models and volatility surfaces using Python/R
- Develop automated dashboards for options risk exposure monitoring
- Collaborate with traders to back-test options strategies using historical data
- Validate option pricing models against market data and identify anomalies
- Create SQL-based reports for executive leadership on options portfolio performance
- Document analytical methodologies and maintain data dictionaries
- Mentor junior analysts on options analytics best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in equity options analytics or quantitative finance
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Certification in options pricing (e.g., CFA Level II or FRM preferred)
- Experience with options trading platforms (Bloomberg, Interactive Brokers)
- Strong knowledge of Black-Scholes and binomial pricing models
- Excellent communication skills for presenting complex data to non-technical stakeholders