Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst in our Long Beach, CA headquarters. This night shift role (11 PM - 7 AM) offers unparalleled exposure to real-time derivatives trading data and market analytics. You'll transform complex options data into actionable insights that drive our trading strategies and risk management initiatives. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative remote-friendly environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and risk metrics using SQL and Python
- Develop automated reports for options traders highlighting arbitrage opportunities and hedging strategies
- Monitor overnight market movements and alert traders to significant volatility shifts
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to refine options valuation models
- Ensure data integrity across multiple trading platforms and market data feeds
- Present findings to senior leadership during morning handover meetings
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in equity options analysis or derivatives trading support
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and data visualization tools
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes model, Greeks, and option pricing
- Experience working with market data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv)
- Ability to thrive in night shift schedule with strong analytical focus
- FINRA Series 86/87 or willingness to obtain