Job Description
Are you ready to drive financial intelligence in a high-stakes environment?
Apex Financial Analytics is looking for a meticulous Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dedicated night shift operations team in Baltimore, Maryland. As a pivotal member of our data integrity squad, you will ensure the accuracy and timeliness of complex derivative data feeds that power global trading strategies.
Why Join Us?
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the unique opportunity to work in the heart of the financial district. Our night shift culture is collaborative, tech-forward, and focused on precision.
Responsibilities
- Data Validation & Cleansing: Monitor and validate real-time equity options data feeds for discrepancies, ensuring 99.9% accuracy for our institutional clients.
- Trend Analysis: Analyze historical market data to identify patterns in option pricing and volume, providing actionable insights to the trading desk.
- Automated Reporting: Develop and maintain Python scripts and SQL queries to automate daily reporting processes, reducing manual workload and error rates.
- Client Support: Serve as the primary technical contact for internal stakeholders regarding data anomalies and trade settlement queries.
- Compliance Adherence: Ensure all data handling practices comply with SEC regulations and internal risk management protocols.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and experience with Python or R for data manipulation.
- Deep understanding of equity options, derivatives, and the Black-Scholes model.
- Experience working in a night shift or 24/7 operations environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills under pressure.