Job Description
Are you a finance enthusiast with a passion for data? Apex Derivatives Analytics is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Part-Time Equity Options Data Analyst to join our growing team in Dallas, Texas. In this role, you will be instrumental in interpreting complex market data, ensuring data integrity, and providing actionable insights that drive our trading strategies.
We offer a flexible work environment that allows you to leverage your expertise in options markets while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. If you have a knack for numbers and a drive to understand market volatility, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Analyze large-scale equity options datasets to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies in market behavior.
- Develop and maintain SQL queries and Python scripts to extract, clean, and transform financial data for reporting purposes.
- Collaborate with the quantitative research team to build models that predict option price movements based on historical data.
- Create dynamic dashboards and visualizations using tools like Tableau or PowerBI to communicate complex data findings to stakeholders.
- Monitor and validate data feeds to ensure accuracy and timeliness for all equity options trades.
- Assist in the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports for the trading desk.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in data analysis, finance, or a related field, preferably within the options market.
- Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL for data manipulation and querying.
- Deep understanding of equity options, the Black-Scholes model, and volatility surface analysis.
- Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and complex formulas.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a part-time capacity.