Job Description
Are you a data-driven professional passionate about the financial markets? Apex Financial Analytics is seeking a skilled Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in San Jose, CA. We offer competitive compensation and daily pay options for our valued contractors.
In this role, you will play a critical part in our quantitative trading strategies by analyzing vast datasets related to equity options. You will collaborate with senior quants and traders to identify market trends, optimize pricing models, and mitigate risk. If you are looking for a high-impact role with the flexibility of daily pay, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain complex data models to analyze equity options pricing and volatility surfaces.
- Perform rigorous statistical analysis to support trading decisions and risk management protocols.
- Query large-scale financial databases using SQL and Python to extract actionable insights.
- Visualize data trends and performance metrics using Tableau or PowerBI for stakeholder reporting.
- Conduct backtesting of new trading strategies and analyze historical performance data.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate data findings into actionable business strategies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in data analysis, specifically within the financial services or equity options sector.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL.
- Strong understanding of financial derivatives, options pricing models (e.g., Black-Scholes), and market mechanics.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets.
- Experience with data visualization tools is highly preferred.