Job Description
Join our elite financial analytics team as an Equity Options Data Analyst in Charlotte, NC. This weekend-shift role offers the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge market data while maintaining a balanced work-life schedule. You'll be instrumental in driving data-driven decisions for our institutional clients, analyzing complex option pricing models, and contributing to high-stakes trading strategies. Our collaborative environment values innovation and offers competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data using SQL, Python, and proprietary analytics platforms
- Develop automated reporting pipelines for options pricing, volatility surfaces, and risk metrics
- Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to identify arbitrage opportunities and market inefficiencies
- Validate and cleanse large datasets from multiple sources including exchanges, brokers, and alternative providers
- Create advanced visualizations and dashboards for real-time options market monitoring
- Contribute to the enhancement of our options valuation models using Monte Carlo simulations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or quantitative field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in equity options analysis or financial data analytics
- Expert proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees) and greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega)
- Experience with market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, ICE) and APIs
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work independently during weekend shifts