Job Description
Join our dynamic team as an Equity Options Data Analyst in Kansas City, MO, where you'll leverage weekend shifts to transform complex financial data into actionable insights. This role is perfect for detail-oriented professionals passionate about equity derivatives and market analytics. You'll work in a collaborative environment supporting our trading desks with real-time data solutions while enjoying competitive compensation and flexible scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options pricing data using SQL, Python, and R to identify market trends
- Develop automated reporting dashboards for options volatility surfaces and risk metrics
- Collaborate with traders to validate pricing models and identify arbitrage opportunities
- Monitor weekend market events affecting options pricing and alert stakeholders
- Maintain data integrity across options datasets and ensure compliance with SEC regulations
- Present complex analytics to senior leadership through clear visualizations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in equity derivatives or options analytics
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and visualization tools (Tableau)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes model and options pricing fundamentals
- Experience handling large datasets and weekend market data workflows
- FINRA Series 7 or 63 certification preferred