Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst and drive critical insights for our weekend operations. This remote-based role offers the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial data while maintaining a healthy work-life balance with a Saturday/Sunday shift schedule. You'll be instrumental in analyzing complex equity options markets, building predictive models, and delivering actionable intelligence to senior stakeholders. Our collaborative environment values precision, innovation, and professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL, Python, and advanced Excel techniques to identify trends and anomalies
- Develop and maintain automated reporting dashboards for real-time options pricing and volatility metrics
- Collaborate with traders to validate market hypotheses and improve option pricing models
- Monitor weekend market activities and alert teams to significant volatility or unusual trading patterns
- Create comprehensive documentation for data methodologies and analytical frameworks
- Support ad-hoc analysis projects related to exotic derivatives and market microstructure
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field
- 3+ years of experience in equity options data analysis or quantitative finance
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy) for data manipulation
- Advanced Excel skills including VBA, pivot tables, and complex financial modeling
- Strong understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and Greeks
- Experience with market data platforms (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) or API integrations
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts with minimal supervision