Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Equity Options Data Analyst to join our elite financial team in Minneapolis. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your analytical prowess to dissect market trends and options pricing data, directly impacting our trading strategies and risk management protocols. We are proud to offer weekly pay and a competitive benefits package designed for high achievers.
As a key member of our data-driven team, you will bridge the gap between complex financial data and actionable business intelligence, ensuring our firm remains at the forefront of the equity options market.
Responsibilities
- Analyze vast datasets of equity options, implied volatility, and Greeks to identify market opportunities and risks.
- Develop and maintain complex quantitative models to forecast options pricing trends and volatility surfaces.
- Build interactive, high-performance dashboards (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI) to visualize key performance indicators for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with quantitative traders and risk managers to translate data findings into strategic recommendations.
- Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with all relevant financial regulations.
- Research and implement new analytical techniques to improve the efficiency of our trading algorithms.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- 3+ years of professional experience in financial data analysis, specifically within options trading or derivatives markets.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python (Pandas, NumPy), R, or SQL for data manipulation and analysis.
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo) and market mechanics.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced trading environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for presenting data to non-technical audiences.