Job Description
Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for financial markets? Apex Derivatives Analytics is seeking a highly skilled Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in Baltimore. We specialize in providing top-tier market intelligence and risk assessment solutions to institutional clients. This is an immediate hire opportunity for a detail-oriented analyst who thrives in a fast-paced, quantitative environment.
In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for transforming complex market data into actionable insights that drive trading strategies and enhance risk management protocols. You will work closely with quantitative researchers and traders to ensure data accuracy and provide real-time analytics.
Responsibilities
- Conduct rigorous analysis of equity options market data, including open interest, volume, implied volatility, and Greeks.
- Develop robust SQL queries and Python scripts to extract, clean, and process large datasets from multiple sources.
- Design and maintain interactive dashboards using Tableau or PowerBI to visualize market trends and anomalies.
- Collaborate with the risk management team to identify potential exposure in derivatives portfolios.
- Perform back-testing of trading strategies and provide performance metrics.
- Ensure data integrity and troubleshoot data discrepancies across systems.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- 3+ years of professional experience in data analysis, preferably within the financial services, banking, or options trading sector.
- Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL.
- Deep understanding of equity derivatives, options pricing models (e.g., Black-Scholes, Binomial), and market mechanics.
- Experience with Bloomberg Terminal and market data feeds is highly preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.