Job Description
Join our dynamic financial team as a Part-Time Equity Options Data Analyst in sunny Tucson, AZ! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex market data into actionable insights for our institutional clients. This hybrid role offers flexible hours while working at the forefront of quantitative finance.
Our ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and possesses a deep understanding of equity derivatives markets. You'll collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to optimize option pricing models, identify arbitrage opportunities, and enhance risk management frameworks.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify pricing inefficiencies
- Develop and maintain automated reporting dashboards for volatility surfaces and Greeks
- Support quantitative research by back-testing option strategies using historical data
- Collaborate with trading teams to validate model outputs against market conditions
- Document methodologies and ensure compliance with SEC/FINRA regulations
- Present findings to senior stakeholders through executive summaries
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 2+ years experience in options pricing or equity derivatives analysis
- Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL for data manipulation
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes and binomial option pricing models
- Familiarity with market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Interactive Brokers)
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail in high-volume datasets
- CFA or FRM designation preferred