Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst in Charlotte, NC! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex market data into actionable insights. This high-impact role offers weekly pay, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to shape trading strategies at a leading financial institution. Collaborate with traders, quants, and risk managers to optimize option pricing models and enhance portfolio performance. Work in a modern downtown office with cutting-edge technology and a collaborative culture focused on innovation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data using SQL, Python, and specialized financial platforms
- Build and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing feeds
- Develop dashboards and visualizations to track volatility surfaces and risk metrics
- Collaborate with traders to validate pricing models and identify arbitrage opportunities
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis for exotic derivatives and structured products
- Document methodologies and present findings to senior stakeholders
- Stay current with regulatory changes in options trading (SEC, FINRA)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience in options data analysis or quantitative finance
- Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL for large-scale data manipulation
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes models and volatility surfaces
- Experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and financial APIs
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work in fast-paced trading environment with strict deadlines
- Experience with options analytics platforms (Bloomberg, Interactive Brokers)