Job Description
Join our elite financial analytics team as an Equity Options Data Analyst, specializing in weekend shift operations in Atlanta's vibrant financial district. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge market data while maintaining work-life balance through our weekend schedule. You'll transform complex options data into actionable insights for institutional clients, contributing to multi-million-dollar trading decisions. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment where your analytical expertise drives real-world impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL, Python, and proprietary analytics tools to identify volatility patterns and pricing anomalies
- Develop automated reporting dashboards for weekend trading activity, ensuring seamless handoff to weekday teams
- Collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to validate pricing models and risk management strategies
- Monitor real-time options chains during weekend sessions, alerting teams to unusual market movements
- Optimize data pipelines for weekend batch processing, ensuring data integrity across 24/7 operations
- Present complex market insights through executive-level reports and visualizations
- Maintain compliance with FINRA regulations and internal data governance standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
- 3+ years of experience in equity derivatives data analysis or options trading support
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy) with financial modeling experience
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees) and Greeks
- Proven ability to work independently during weekend shifts with minimal supervision
- Experience with market data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and time-series databases
- Strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail in high-pressure environments
- FINRA Series 7 or 63 license preferred