Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Capital Markets Insights Group, a leading global financial services firm. We're seeking a highly skilled Equity Options Data Analyst to transform complex market data into actionable insights. This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and data science in Houston's thriving energy sector. You'll collaborate with traders, quants, and risk managers to optimize options pricing strategies and drive investment decisions.
We offer a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of continuous learning. Our Houston office features state-of-the-art technology and collaborative workspaces designed for innovation. If you're passionate about financial markets and data analytics, this is your chance to make a significant impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data to identify pricing inefficiencies and trading opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing models
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to backtest options strategies using historical data
- Create comprehensive reports and visualizations for senior management and trading desks
- Monitor market volatility and correlation metrics to support risk management decisions
- Implement statistical models for options valuation and greeks calculation
- Ensure data integrity across multiple sources including Bloomberg, Reuters, and proprietary platforms
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in equity options analysis or quantitative finance
- Proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy) for data manipulation
- Advanced knowledge of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Experience with financial data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)
- Familiarity with options trading platforms and market microstructure
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- CFA or FRM designation preferred