Job Description
Join our dynamic FinTech team as an Equity Options Data Analyst in Oakland, CA! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex options data into actionable insights for our trading partners. This contract role offers daily pay and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial datasets in a collaborative environment.
Our ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced financial markets, possesses deep analytical skills, and can deliver precise, timely reports to drive strategic decisions. If you're passionate about equity options and want to contribute to high-stakes financial modeling, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options data using SQL, Python, and R to identify market trends and pricing anomalies
- Develop automated reporting dashboards for real-time options performance tracking
- Collaborate with traders to translate business requirements into data solutions
- Validate data integrity across multiple sources and implement quality control measures
- Build predictive models for options pricing strategies using statistical techniques
- Present findings to stakeholders through clear visualizations and executive summaries
- Stay current with market regulations affecting equity derivatives trading
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
- 3+ years of experience in financial data analysis, preferably with equity options
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and R
- Strong knowledge of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and market data platforms
- Proven ability to deliver accurate analysis under tight deadlines
- Certification (CFA, FRM, or CQF) preferred