Job Description
Join our elite night operations team as an Equity Options Data Analyst in Baltimore! This critical role ensures real-time accuracy of complex financial derivatives data while supporting global trading operations. You'll leverage advanced analytics to monitor option pricing models, detect anomalies, and deliver actionable insights to our trading desks. Our cutting-edge platform processes over 1M transactions nightly, making your expertise pivotal to market integrity.
As a night-shift specialist, you'll thrive in a collaborative 24/7 environment where your work directly impacts next-day trading strategies. We offer comprehensive training, competitive benefits, and career advancement in one of finance's most dynamic niches.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and validate equity options pricing models against market data feeds in real-time
- Investigate and resolve data discrepancies affecting options valuation and risk metrics
- Generate nightly exception reports for trading desks and compliance teams
- Develop automated scripts to enhance data quality checks and reporting efficiency
- Collaborate with global teams to troubleshoot cross-market data synchronization issues
- Document processes and maintain data governance standards for regulatory compliance
- Support ad-hoc analytics projects for options strategy optimization
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years analyzing equity derivatives data or options pricing models
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Deep understanding of options Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega) and Black-Scholes models
- Experience with market data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or similar)
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail in high-pressure environments
- Ability to work independently during night shift hours (11 PM - 7 AM)
- Preferred: CFA Level II or FRM certification