Job Description
Join our dynamic team as an Equity Options Data Analyst and drive critical financial insights! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex market data into actionable intelligence for our trading desks. This immediate hire opportunity offers rapid career growth in a cutting-edge financial environment where your expertise directly impacts investment strategies.
Work collaboratively with quantitative analysts and traders to develop pricing models, monitor volatility surfaces, and identify arbitrage opportunities. You'll leverage state-of-the-art tools to analyze option chains, implied volatilities, and risk metrics across US markets. Perfect for candidates who thrive in fast-paced settings with measurable impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL and Python to identify pricing inefficiencies
- Develop automated dashboards for real-time volatility tracking and P&L monitoring
- Collaborate with traders to build custom option pricing models and risk frameworks
- Monitor regulatory changes affecting options markets and update compliance protocols
- Present complex analytics to senior stakeholders through executive-level reports
- Optimize data pipelines for high-frequency options trading systems
- Lead ad-hoc projects for exotic derivatives analysis during market events
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years experience analyzing equity derivatives or options data
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes models and Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega)
- Experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) for financial data
- Familiarity with options exchanges (CBOE, NYSE Arca) and market data feeds
- Ability to work under pressure during volatile market conditions
- Relevant certifications (FRM, CFA, or CQF) preferred