Job Description
Join our elite finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst in Miami! We're urgently seeking a data-savvy professional to transform complex equity options data into actionable insights. This high-impact role requires exceptional analytical skills to support our trading desk and drive strategic investment decisions in the fast-paced derivatives market.
As a key member of our quantitative analytics division, you'll leverage cutting-edge tools to monitor market volatility, identify trading opportunities, and optimize portfolio performance. We offer a competitive compensation package, collaborative culture, and direct exposure to institutional-level financial operations.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and risk metrics using Python/R/SQL
- Develop automated data pipelines for real-time options market data ingestion and validation
- Collaborate with traders to design custom analytics dashboards for options strategies
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis on exotic derivatives and structured products
- Monitor regulatory compliance in options trading (SEC/FINRA)
- Present complex findings to senior stakeholders through visual reports
- Stay current with market trends in algorithmic trading and options market microstructure
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years experience in equity options analysis or quantitative finance
- Expert proficiency in Python (Pandas/Numpy) and SQL
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes, binomial trees, and Monte Carlo methods
- Familiarity with options Greeks (Delta/Gamma/Vega/Theta) and risk management frameworks
- Experience with Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet, or similar financial platforms
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments