Job Description
About the Role
Apex Financial Analytics is seeking a motivated Junior Equity Options Data Analyst to join our innovative team in New York City. In this entry-level position, you will play a crucial role in transforming raw market data into actionable insights. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about finance, possess strong analytical skills, and are eager to grow within the fast-paced world of equity derivatives.
As part of our team, you will support our senior analysts in modeling volatility surfaces, analyzing open interest, and generating comprehensive reports that drive our trading strategies.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive compensation package with performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive training on financial modeling and market analysis.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial technology.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and validate large datasets related to equity options and market volatility.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of pricing models and volatility surface visualizations using Python or R.
- Generate daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports for the trading desk and senior management.
- Query internal databases using SQL to extract specific data points for analysis.
- Identify trends, anomalies, and potential risks in options pricing data.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data accuracy and reporting timeliness.
- Stay updated on market news and regulatory changes affecting equity options trading.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
- Familiarity with financial markets, specifically Equity Options and derivatives.
- Proficiency in SQL for data retrieval and manipulation.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Python or R.
- Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and Macros.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work with large datasets.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.