Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Equity Options Data Analyst to join our high-performing team in Houston, Texas. This is an Immediate Hire opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced financial environment. You will be responsible for transforming complex market data into actionable insights that drive our trading strategies and risk management protocols.
Responsibilities
- Analyze large volumes of equity options data, including implied volatility, open interest, and Greeks, to identify market trends and anomalies.
- Design and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using Tableau, PowerBI, or Python libraries to visualize key performance indicators for stakeholders.
- Collaborate closely with quantitative researchers and traders to develop and refine algorithmic trading models based on historical data.
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and consistency of data feeds from various exchanges and data providers.
- Conduct statistical modeling and backtesting of new options strategies to assess profitability and risk exposure.
- Document data processes and create technical specifications for data pipelines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- 3+ years of professional experience in data analysis, specifically within the financial services or equity options sector.
- Proficiency in SQL for complex querying and data extraction, along with Python or R for data manipulation.
- Strong understanding of options trading concepts, including calls, puts, straddles, spreads, and volatility surface modeling.
- Experience with ETL processes and data warehousing technologies (e.g., Snowflake, AWS Redshift).
- Exceptional analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering insights.