Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst and drive critical insights for institutional clients. This immediate hire opportunity offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work with cutting-edge financial data in Atlanta's thriving business district. You'll collaborate with traders, portfolio managers, and quantitative analysts to optimize options pricing strategies and risk management frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex equity options data using SQL, Python, and R to identify pricing anomalies and market inefficiencies
- Develop automated reporting dashboards in Tableau/Power BI for real-time options exposure monitoring
- Collaborate with quantitative teams to validate pricing models and volatility surfaces
- Support options desk by providing ad-hoc analysis on exercise probabilities and implied volatility trends
- Document data sources, methodologies, and analytical frameworks for audit compliance
- Maintain data pipelines for options market data ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience analyzing equity options or derivative products
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and statistical analysis tools
- Strong understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and Greeks
- Experience with financial data platforms (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or similar)
- Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable business insights
- Detail-oriented with proven experience in data validation and quality control