Job Description
Join Louisville Financial Analytics as our Equity Options Data Analyst and drive strategic decision-making through cutting-edge data analysis. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex equity options data into actionable insights for our dynamic finance team. This role offers the chance to work with real-time market data, collaborate with senior traders, and directly impact our investment strategies. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative downtown Louisville work environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL and Python to identify trading patterns and opportunities
- Develop automated reporting dashboards in Tableau for real-time options pricing and volatility metrics
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to refine options pricing models and risk assessment frameworks
- Monitor market conditions and provide daily briefings on options flow and implied volatility shifts
- Design and maintain data pipelines ensuring accuracy of options market data from multiple sources
- Support the trading desk by delivering ad-hoc analysis for complex derivatives structures
- Document methodologies and best practices for options data analysis workflows
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in equity options data analysis or quantitative finance
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy) for data manipulation and analysis
- Advanced knowledge of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees) and Greeks
- Experience with Tableau or similar BI tools for creating financial dashboards
- Familiarity with market data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and API integration
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders