Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst where your expertise will drive strategic investment decisions. This premium role offers weekly pay and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial data in New York's thriving financial district. You'll collaborate with senior traders and quants to analyze complex option pricing models, market trends, and risk metrics while contributing to our award-winning quantitative strategies.
We provide comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and professional development stipends. Our culture values analytical rigor, innovation, and work-life balance, making us a top employer for finance professionals.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify pricing inefficiencies
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing feeds
- Create interactive dashboards using Tableau/Power BI for trading desk reporting
- Conduct statistical analysis on volatility surfaces and implied correlations
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to validate option pricing models
- Monitor regulatory changes affecting equity derivatives markets
- Present findings to senior stakeholders through executive summaries
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in equity options data analysis
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes and binomial pricing models
- Experience with Bloomberg Terminal and option analytics tools
- Certification in financial derivatives (e.g., CFA, FRM) preferred
- Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration