Job Description
Join our cutting-edge financial analytics team as an Equity Options Data Analyst specializing in weekend shift operations. This high-impact role combines deep market expertise with advanced data manipulation to drive strategic decisions in derivatives trading. You'll work in a dynamic environment where your analytical skills directly influence portfolio performance and risk management strategies. We offer competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth in one of the nation's most vibrant financial hubs.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex equity options market data to identify trading opportunities and risk exposures
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing models
- Collaborate with traders to interpret market trends and generate actionable insights
- Create comprehensive dashboards and visualizations for portfolio monitoring
- Validate data integrity across multiple sources and reconcile discrepancies
- Support weekend market monitoring and incident response protocols
- Document analytical methodologies and maintain best practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in equity derivatives data analysis
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and R
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Experience with market data platforms (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or similar)
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts (Sat/Sun 8AM-4PM)
- Preferred: CFA or FRM certification