Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Global Financial Analytics, where data drives decisions and innovation thrives. We're seeking a detail-oriented Equity Options Data Analyst to join our weekend shift in Omaha, NE. This role is pivotal in transforming complex market data into actionable insights for our trading desk and portfolio managers. You'll work in a collaborative environment leveraging cutting-edge analytics tools to monitor option pricing models, identify market anomalies, and support strategic trading decisions. This weekend position offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth in the heart of Omaha's financial district.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing models using Python/R and statistical methodologies to identify arbitrage opportunities
- Monitor real-time market data feeds (Bloomberg, Reuters) for volatility shifts and unusual trading patterns
- Develop automated dashboards and reports for weekend trading desk operations
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to validate pricing models and risk parameters
- Document findings and present insights to senior stakeholders via executive summaries
- Support weekend option expiration settlements and position adjustments
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in equity derivatives analysis or options trading support
- Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and data visualization tools (Tableau)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes model and option Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Theta)
- Experience handling large datasets and time-series analysis
- Ability to work independently during weekend shifts with minimal supervision
- CFA or FRM designation preferred