Job Description
Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for financial markets? Apex Derivatives Analytics is looking for a skilled Equity Options Data Analyst to join our growing team in Charlotte, NC. We are a forward-thinking firm dedicated to providing top-tier market intelligence and trading solutions.
In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between complex market data and actionable trading strategies. You will work closely with our quantitative research team to analyze equity options flow, build sophisticated dashboards, and provide real-time insights that drive our competitive edge. We offer a competitive salary, weekly pay, and a collaborative environment where your analytical skills will directly impact the bottom line.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze real-time equity options flow to identify market trends, arbitrage opportunities, and volatility spikes.
- Develop and maintain interactive dashboards (Tableau, PowerBI) to visualize complex market data for internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the trading desk to interpret data models and optimize execution strategies.
- Perform rigorous data cleaning, validation, and ETL processes to ensure data accuracy across multiple sources.
- Create comprehensive weekly and monthly reports highlighting key performance indicators and risk metrics.
- Utilize Python and SQL to automate reporting processes and extract insights from large datasets.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance in data reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 2-4 years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the options trading or financial services industry.
- Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL for data manipulation and querying.
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and market mechanics.
- Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI) is highly preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical teams.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.