Job Description
Join our elite night shift team as an Equity Options Data Analyst at Apex Financial Solutions, a leader in financial analytics. This critical role requires meticulous analysis of equity options data to drive strategic trading decisions. You'll work in our Minneapolis hub during overnight hours (10 PM - 6 AM), ensuring global market coverage. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic finance environment.
Why Join Us? Cutting-edge trading technology, collaborative cross-functional teams, and direct impact on multi-million dollar portfolios. Perfect for detail-oriented professionals seeking non-traditional schedules with premium compensation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze real-time equity options data using SQL and Python to identify pricing anomalies and trading opportunities
- Generate overnight reports for global trading teams highlighting market volatility and option chain movements
- Validate complex derivatives pricing models against market data using statistical analysis tools
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to refine options pricing algorithms
- Monitor overnight market events and alert senior traders to significant developments
- Maintain data integrity across multiple trading platforms during off-peak hours
- Document analytical methodologies and create reusable automation scripts
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in equity options analysis or derivatives pricing
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and Excel/VBA
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes model and option Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega)
- Ability to work independently during overnight shifts with minimal supervision
- Experience with market data platforms (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) or API integrations
- Exceptional attention to detail and high-pressure decision-making skills