Job Description
Are you a data-driven professional ready to thrive in the heart of the financial district?
We are seeking a highly skilled Equity Options Data Analyst to join our elite trading desk in New York, NY. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise to analyze complex market data, uncover actionable insights, and support high-stakes trading strategies. Enjoy the stability of weekly pay and a culture that prioritizes innovation and precision.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary with performance bonuses.
- Weekly pay structure for financial peace of mind.
- State-of-the-art trading floor in Manhattan.
- Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) matching.
Responsibilities
- Perform rigorous quantitative analysis on equity options data to identify market trends, arbitrage opportunities, and liquidity risks.
- Develop and maintain complex data models to forecast market movements and assess portfolio exposure.
- Create interactive, high-performance dashboards using Python, SQL, and Tableau to visualize real-time market data.
- Collaborate closely with traders and portfolio managers to translate raw data into actionable trading insights.
- Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and security of all financial databases and reporting systems.
- Conduct deep-dive research on volatility surfaces and Greeks to optimize option pricing strategies.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- 3+ years of experience in data analysis, specifically within the financial services, derivatives, or options market sector.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and advanced SQL.
- Strong understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Tree) and volatility surface analysis.
- Experience with big data technologies and ETL processes is a plus.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex data to non-technical stakeholders.