Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Data Analyst specializing in equity options trading. This urgent opening requires a data-savvy professional to transform complex market data into actionable insights for our portfolio management strategies. You'll work directly with traders and quants to optimize option pricing models, identify volatility patterns, and support risk mitigation initiatives. Our Washington DC headquarters offers cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, and exposure to high-stakes financial markets. Immediate start required!
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for equity options market data (IV, Greeks, implied volatility surfaces)
- Design and implement statistical models for option pricing, risk analysis, and trade strategy backtesting
- Create real-time dashboards and visualizations for portfolio exposure monitoring using Power BI/Tableau
- Collaborate with traders to analyze P&L drivers and optimize execution strategies
- Validate data integrity across multiple sources (Bloomberg, ICE, exchange feeds)
- Present findings to senior leadership with clear, data-driven recommendations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years experience in financial data analysis with specific equity options exposure
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and R
- Expert knowledge of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Experience with time-series analysis and volatility modeling
- CFA or FRM designation highly valued
- Strong communication skills with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders