Job Description
Apex Market Data Solutions is expanding our elite analytics team and is looking for a detail-oriented Equity Options Data Analyst to join our weekend operations. If you have a passion for financial markets and a knack for data integrity, this is your chance to work with cutting-edge tools in a high-growth environment.
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Impactful Work: Directly influence trading decisions by ensuring the accuracy of equity options data.
- Modern Tech Stack: Work with Python, SQL, and cloud-based data platforms.
- Flexible Schedule: Enjoy a stable weekend schedule with competitive shift differentials.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and reconcile equity options data sets for accuracy and completeness during weekend trading cycles.
- Utilize SQL and Python to extract, transform, and load (ETL) complex financial data feeds.
- Monitor option chains for anomalies and report discrepancies to the data engineering team immediately.
- Create visualizations and dashboards to track volatility trends and implied volatility.
- Assist in the maintenance and optimization of Black-Scholes and other pricing models.
- Collaborate with the quantitative research team to refine data inputs.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in data analysis within the financial sector, specifically with equity options or derivatives.
- Strong proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and scripting languages like Python or R.
- Deep understanding of financial derivatives, Greeks, and market microstructure.
- Mandatory: Must be available to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday) on a rotating schedule.
- Detail-oriented with exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to data accuracy.