Job Description
Join the leading financial analytics firm in Columbus, Ohio as our new Equity Options Data Analyst.
We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional to join our full-time team. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between raw market data and strategic trading decisions by interpreting equity options trends and volatility patterns. If you have a passion for financial markets and a knack for data visualization, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Hybrid work environment in the heart of Columbus.
- Professional development opportunities in financial modeling.
Responsibilities
- Perform in-depth analysis of equity options data to support trading strategies and risk management.
- Build and maintain complex SQL queries and Python scripts to automate data extraction and processing.
- Create interactive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau or PowerBI to track market volatility and pricing.
- Collaborate with senior analysts to forecast potential market movements based on option flow data.
- Ensure all data inputs are accurate, validated, and compliant with financial regulations.
- Generate regular reports for stakeholders summarizing key equity derivatives metrics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in data analysis or quantitative finance, specifically within equity options.
- Strong proficiency in Python, R, or SQL for data manipulation.
- Experience with financial modeling and understanding of derivatives pricing models (e.g., Black-Scholes).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting complex data to non-technical teams.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.