Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in Atlanta, GA. As a key member of our quantitative research division, you will play a crucial role in analyzing market data, building pricing models, and providing actionable insights to drive trading strategies. This is an immediate hire opportunity for a driven professional ready to make an impact in the financial markets.
Why Join Us?
- Immediate Start: Join our team and begin contributing from day one.
- Competitive Compensation: Earn a salary between $110k and $150k based on experience.
- Modern Environment: Work with cutting-edge financial technologies and a collaborative culture.
Apply today to advance your career in equity options analytics!
Responsibilities
- Develop Pricing Models: Build and refine equity option pricing models using statistical techniques to assess market volatility and fair value.
- Data Analysis: Analyze large datasets from market feeds to identify trends, anomalies, and arbitrage opportunities in equity derivatives.
- Dashboard Creation: Design and maintain interactive dashboards (using tools like PowerBI or Tableau) to visualize complex financial data for stakeholders.
- Market Research: Conduct deep-dive research on specific equity indices and sectors to support quantitative trading desks.
- Backtesting: Perform rigorous backtesting of trading strategies to validate model performance and risk parameters.
- Reporting: Prepare accurate and timely reports on market conditions and model outputs for senior management.
- Collaboration: Work closely with traders, quants, and software engineers to integrate analytical tools into trading platforms.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Experience: Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in data analysis, financial modeling, or quantitative finance.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python or R for data manipulation and statistical analysis. Strong command of SQL for database querying.
- Financial Knowledge: Deep understanding of options theory, Black-Scholes models, implied volatility, and the Greeks.
- Tools: Familiarity with the Bloomberg Terminal and Excel (VBA/Macros).
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication skills.