Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Entry-Level Equity Options Data Analyst! No experience required – we're seeking passionate data enthusiasts ready to launch careers in financial analytics. You'll decode complex equity options data, support trading strategies, and contribute to high-stakes financial decisions through cutting-edge analytical techniques. This role offers comprehensive training in financial markets, SQL, and Python within a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. If you're detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to master the intersection of data and finance, this is your gateway to Wall Street without the commute.
Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and analyze equity options market data using SQL and Excel
- Support options pricing models by validating datasets and identifying anomalies
- Generate daily/weekly performance reports for trading desks
- Collaborate with senior analysts to develop automated data pipelines
- Document data processes and maintain metadata dictionaries
- Participate in cross-departmental projects to improve data quality
- Learn and apply financial concepts like volatility surfaces and Greeks
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Statistics, or related field
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (vlookups, pivot tables)
- Basic understanding of SQL (SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY)
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to learn financial markets concepts quickly
- Attention to detail with data accuracy requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for data-driven decision making