Job Description
Join our dynamic team as an Equity Options Data Analyst where you'll transform complex financial data into actionable insights. This pivotal role bridges quantitative finance and data science, driving strategic decisions in option pricing and risk management. We offer a collaborative environment with cutting-edge tools and career growth opportunities in the heart of Austin's thriving financial district.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify trading patterns and anomalies
- Develop and maintain automated pricing models for exotic options structures
- Collaborate with traders to design and backtest new option strategies
- Create visual dashboards using Tableau/Power BI to monitor portfolio risk metrics
- Validate and clean large-scale market datasets from multiple sources (Bloomberg, ICE, etc.)
- Present findings to senior management through executive-level reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years experience in equity derivatives or options analytics
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Strong knowledge of option pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Experience with financial APIs and market data platforms
- Advanced Excel skills with VBA automation
- Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders