Job Description
Apex Quantitative Strategies is a leading boutique firm specializing in algorithmic trading and market analytics. We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Part-Time Equity Options Data Analyst to join our data operations team in New York. This role offers the flexibility of part-time work while contributing to high-impact financial modeling.
Why Join Us?
- Work with cutting-edge financial data in a prestigious NYC location.
- Flexible part-time schedule to accommodate other commitments.
- Exposure to high-frequency trading environments and complex derivatives.
Responsibilities
- Data Cleansing & Validation: Perform rigorous validation of incoming equity options trade feeds to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
- Market Analysis: Analyze volatility surfaces, open interest changes, and implied volatility trends to support real-time trading decisions.
- Dashboard Creation: Develop interactive visualization tools using Tableau or PowerBI to monitor key market metrics.
- Model Support: Assist in the maintenance and calibration of pricing models for various equity options strategies.
- Reporting: Generate comprehensive reports summarizing daily trade flows and risk metrics for the trading desk.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL for complex data extraction, and Python (Pandas) for data manipulation.
- Domain Knowledge: Strong understanding of equity options markets, Greeks, and basic pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial).
- Soft Skills: Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Tools: Experience with Excel (VBA) and Bloomberg Terminal is highly preferred.