Job Description
Are you a quantitative thinker with a passion for the financial markets? Apex Strategic Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Equity Options Data Analyst to join our elite analytics team in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this role, you will drive the data strategy behind our equity options trading desk, turning complex market data into actionable insights that power our trading decisions.
We offer an immediate hire opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. If you have a knack for identifying market trends and possess advanced technical skills, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Monitor & Analyze: Conduct in-depth analysis of equity option chains, volume, and open interest to identify emerging market trends and liquidity patterns.
- Model Development: Build and maintain automated models to forecast volatility and pricing discrepancies in real-time.
- Reporting: Create comprehensive, high-level reports for senior stakeholders and risk management teams detailing daily performance and risk exposure.
- Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy and consistency of large datasets through rigorous validation processes and data cleaning routines.
- Process Optimization: Collaborate with IT and quantitative teams to develop tools that streamline data ingestion and reporting workflows.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in options trading, derivatives analysis, or financial data analytics.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy), SQL, and Excel VBA. Experience with Bloomberg Terminal or Refinitiv Eikon is highly preferred.
- Analytical Mindset: Strong ability to interpret complex datasets and translate them into clear business intelligence.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical data to non-technical audiences.