Job Description
Join Global Capital Analytics as an Equity Options Data Analyst on our weekend shift in Wichita, KS. You'll drive financial insights by analyzing complex option pricing models, market volatility trends, and risk metrics. This unique weekend opportunity (Friday-Sunday) offers competitive compensation, career growth, and a collaborative environment where your analytical skills directly impact our trading strategies.
Our Wichita team leverages cutting-edge technology to process real-time equity options data from global markets. You'll work alongside seasoned quantitative analysts to develop actionable reports that optimize portfolio performance and mitigate risk. Enjoy a 4-day work week with full benefits while making significant contributions to financial innovation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and validate market data accuracy
- Develop Python/R scripts to process 500K+ daily options transactions
- Generate risk exposure reports for portfolio managers using SQL databases
- Collaborate with NY-based trading team during weekend market hours
- Build automated dashboards for volatility surface monitoring
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis on implied volatility skew patterns
- Document methodologies and maintain data integrity protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Finance, Math, Statistics, or Data Science (MBA/CFA preferred)
- 3+ years equity options or derivatives analysis experience
- Advanced proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL
- Strong understanding of option Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega, Theta)
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) or market data feeds
- Ability to work independently during weekend market hours (Fri-Sun 6am-4pm)
- Portfolio of data analysis projects demonstrating statistical modeling