Job Description
Join our elite night shift team as an Equity Options Data Analyst at Global Financial Analytics. This critical role requires deep financial acumen and advanced analytical skills to support our high-stakes trading operations. You'll work in a dynamic, 24/7 environment where your insights directly impact multi-million dollar decisions. We offer industry-leading compensation, comprehensive benefits, and unparalleled career growth in the heart of Columbus's thriving financial district.
Our Columbus hub specializes in equity derivatives analytics, providing unique exposure to complex market structures and algorithmic trading strategies. This position is perfect for analytical professionals seeking non-traditional hours and the opportunity to shape global financial markets.
Responsibilities
- Analyze real-time equity options data to identify market trends and trading opportunities
- Develop and maintain complex financial models for options pricing and risk assessment
- Collaborate with traders to optimize execution strategies and minimize market exposure
- Generate comprehensive reports on volatility surfaces, implied correlations, and Greeks analysis
- Monitor market conditions during night shift hours and alert teams to critical anomalies
- Automate data pipelines using Python and SQL to ensure seamless 24/7 operations
- Present findings to senior stakeholders through interactive dashboards and executive summaries
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field
- 3+ years of experience in financial data analysis, preferably with equity derivatives
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and R
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and Greeks
- Experience with market data platforms (Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon) and APIs
- Proven ability to work independently in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail in numerical analysis