Job Description
Are you ready to leverage your analytical expertise in the high-stakes world of equity derivatives?
Apex Equity Analytics is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Equity Options Data Analyst to join our elite night shift team in Austin, Texas. In this pivotal role, you will be the gatekeeper of our market intelligence, ensuring that our trading algorithms and risk management systems operate with absolute precision.
As a key member of our 24/7 operations, you will analyze complex market data sets, validate trade executions, and generate critical insights that drive our competitive edge. We offer a premium work environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial technologies.
Responsibilities
- Analyze real-time equity options market data to identify trends, anomalies, and arbitrage opportunities.
- Validate and cleanse large volumes of trade data to ensure 100% accuracy for reporting and compliance.
- Develop automated SQL queries and Python scripts to streamline data processing workflows.
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to enhance options pricing models and predictive analytics.
- Generate comprehensive nightly and weekly reports for senior management and trading desks.
- Maintain and monitor data feeds from Bloomberg Terminal and other financial data providers.
- Identify process inefficiencies and propose technical solutions to optimize night operations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience as a Data Analyst, preferably within the financial services or equities trading sector.
- Strong proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas/NumPy), and data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
- Deep understanding of options pricing theory, Greeks, and market mechanics (Black-Scholes, Volatility surfaces).
- Experience working in a night shift or rotational schedule environment.
- Familiarity with FIX protocol, REST APIs, and data warehousing concepts.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.