Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Night Shift Equity Options Data Analyst, where you'll power critical financial decisions through advanced data analysis. This remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to high-stakes trading operations. You'll analyze complex equity options data, identify market trends, and deliver actionable insights directly to our trading desk. With competitive compensation and a commitment to professional growth, this position is ideal for data professionals seeking to make an impact in the fast-paced world of derivatives trading.
Responsibilities
- Analyze real-time equity options data to identify pricing anomalies and market trends
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for options pricing models
- Collaborate with traders to interpret market volatility and risk exposures
- Create comprehensive reports on options flow and implied volatility surfaces
- Monitor market events affecting equity options and communicate alerts
- Optimize data collection processes using SQL and Python
- Support back-testing of options strategies using historical datasets
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in financial data analysis with options focus
- Expert proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Deep understanding of equity options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Experience with market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Bloomberg API)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail in high-pressure environments
- Ability to work independently during night shift hours (8 PM - 5 AM CT)
- Preferred: CFA Level II or FRM certification