Job Description
Join our elite night shift team as an Equity Options Data Analyst and transform complex financial data into actionable insights. This critical role supports our global trading operations by analyzing equity options market data, identifying trends, and ensuring data integrity during overnight trading hours. You'll collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to develop models that drive strategic decisions. Our Minneapolis-based office offers a dynamic, collaborative environment with cutting-edge technology and competitive compensation. If you thrive in fast-paced, data-driven environments and possess a passion for financial markets, this is your opportunity to excel.
Responsibilities
- Analyze real-time equity options market data to identify anomalies and trading opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for options pricing and volatility modeling
- Generate daily reports on options flow, implied volatility surfaces, and risk metrics
- Collaborate with trading teams to validate data accuracy and support overnight trading strategies
- Implement SQL and Python scripts for data extraction, transformation, and analysis
- Monitor data quality across multiple sources and troubleshoot data discrepancies
- Support compliance initiatives by documenting data processes and controls
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in equity options data analysis or quantitative finance
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and data visualization tools
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and greeks
- Experience with market data platforms (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and APIs
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret complex financial data
- Ability to work independently during night shift hours (9 PM - 6 AM)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail