Job Description
Launch your finance career as an Equity Options Data Analyst with zero experience required! Capital Markets Insights is seeking analytical minds to join our dynamic team in New York City. You'll decode market trends, support trading strategies, and grow alongside industry experts. No prior finance experience needed – we provide comprehensive training on options pricing models and market mechanics. Enjoy competitive compensation, mentorship from senior analysts, and opportunities to advance into quantitative roles. Perfect for recent graduates or career changers passionate about data-driven finance.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify trading opportunities and risks
- Build and maintain databases for options pricing and volatility metrics
- Generate daily reports on market trends and position concentrations
- Collaborate with traders to develop data-backed trading strategies
- Automate data collection processes using SQL and Python
- Present complex data insights through dashboards and visualizations
- Support compliance monitoring for options trading activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proficiency in Excel and basic SQL knowledge
- Strong problem-solving and analytical reasoning skills
- Ability to learn financial concepts quickly (training provided)
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
- Basic knowledge of Python or R (preferred but not required)
- Authorization to work in the United States