Job Description
Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for financial derivatives? Apex Market Analytics is seeking a highly skilled Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in Baltimore, MD.
We specialize in providing actionable insights for equity options trading. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing complex market data, validating pricing models, and delivering high-impact visualizations to our trading desk.
Why Join Us?
- Immediate start available for top candidates.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Work with cutting-edge financial data.
Ready to advance your career in quantitative finance? Apply today.
Responsibilities
- Analyze Equity Options Data: Process and interpret vast datasets related to options pricing, implied volatility, and Greeks to identify market trends.
- Develop Dashboards: Build and maintain interactive PowerBI or Tableau dashboards to visualize market data for internal stakeholders.
- Validate Data Feeds: Monitor and troubleshoot data feeds from Bloomberg, Reuters, and internal sources to ensure accuracy.
- Model Support: Assist in the calibration and testing of quantitative pricing models used for option valuation.
- Reporting: Generate comprehensive weekly and monthly reports summarizing market movements and risk metrics.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and R.
- Financial Knowledge: Strong understanding of equity options, Black-Scholes models, and volatility surfaces.
- Tools: Experience with Bloomberg Terminal or Refinitiv Eikon is highly desirable.
- Analytical Mindset: Ability to synthesize complex data into clear, concise insights.