Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Capital Markets Insights as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst. This is your gateway to the fast-paced world of financial derivatives, where you'll transform complex market data into actionable insights. We provide comprehensive training and mentorship to launch your career in quantitative finance. Work alongside industry veterans in our state-of-the-art Manhattan office, contributing to cutting-edge options pricing models and market analysis that drives our clients' investment strategies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL and Python to identify trading patterns and anomalies
- Support the development and validation of options pricing models under guidance from senior analysts
- Create automated reports on volatility surfaces, implied volatility, and option Greeks
- Collaborate with traders to interpret market sentiment and correlate data with macroeconomic indicators
- Maintain and clean large datasets from multiple sources including Bloomberg and OptionMetrics
- Assist in backtesting options strategies using historical market data
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
- Proficiency in SQL for data extraction and manipulation
- Basic knowledge of Python (Pandas, NumPy) or willingness to learn
- Familiarity with Excel functions and financial modeling concepts
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Interest in financial markets and equity derivatives
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines