Job Description
Join our elite finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst and transform market volatility into strategic advantage. This weekend shift opportunity combines cutting-edge financial analysis with flexible remote work options based in Washington DC. You'll drive investment decisions through sophisticated options pricing models while maintaining work-life balance with our Saturday/Sunday schedule. Ideal for analytical minds seeking high-impact, low-stress weekend engagement in the financial sector.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex equity options data using SQL, Python, and R to identify pricing inefficiencies and arbitrage opportunities
- Develop real-time dashboards for options Greeks, volatility surfaces, and risk metrics using Tableau/Power BI
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to enhance Black-Scholes and binomial models
- Monitor weekend market events and execute pre-defined trade strategies via automated systems
- Document data methodologies and regulatory compliance frameworks (SEC/FINRA)
- Present findings to senior stakeholders through executive-ready visualizations
- Support weekend options expiration cycles and OTC derivative settlements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science (MS/MBA preferred)
- 3+ years options pricing experience with emphasis on equity derivatives
- Expertise in Python (Pandas, NumPy), SQL, and statistical modeling libraries
- FINRA Series 7/63 or willingness to obtain within 90 days
- Proven ability to work autonomously during non-standard hours
- Advanced Excel/VBA skills for scenario analysis and automation
- Proficiency in options analytics platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Bloomberg OMS)
- Strong written communication for documenting complex financial concepts