Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst where your expertise directly impacts our trading strategies. Enjoy the flexibility of daily pay while working with cutting-edge financial datasets. We offer a collaborative environment where your analytical skills drive real-time market insights. Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities await in San Jose's thriving tech hub.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex equity options data using SQL and Python to identify market trends
- Generate daily P&L reports and risk exposure summaries for portfolio managers
- Collaborate with traders to develop automated pricing models for exotic options
- Monitor volatility surfaces and delta-hedging effectiveness across global markets
- Present data-driven insights to senior leadership via interactive Tableau dashboards
- Ensure data integrity through rigorous validation of market feeds and settlement records
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 3+ years analyzing equity derivatives data in a financial services environment
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes models and option pricing theory
- Experience with real-time market data feeds (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Certification in financial risk management (FRM) or CFA preferred
- Proven ability to deliver under tight deadlines with daily deliverables