Job Description
We're urgently seeking a highly skilled Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic finance team in Detroit. This critical role will drive data-driven decision-making for our options trading desk, requiring expertise in financial modeling, market analysis, and regulatory compliance. You'll transform complex equity options data into actionable insights that directly impact our trading strategies and risk management frameworks. Our cutting-edge technology and collaborative environment offer unparalleled growth opportunities in the heart of Detroit's financial district.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing models and volatility surfaces using Python/R
- Develop automated reporting tools for market risk exposure and P&L analysis
- Collaborate with traders to design options strategies using quantitative data
- Monitor regulatory changes affecting options markets (SEC/FINRA)
- Create real-time dashboards for options flow and implied volatility tracking
- Validate data integrity across options pricing and settlement systems
- Present findings to senior leadership with clear visualizations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (MS/MBA preferred)
- 3+ years analyzing equity derivatives/options data
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Experience with options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Strong knowledge of options Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega, Theta)
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting (Dodd-Frank, EMIR)
- CFA or FRM designation highly valued