Job Description
We're urgently seeking a Senior Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in Washington DC, specializing in equity options trading analytics. This high-impact role requires a blend of quantitative expertise and financial acumen to drive data-driven decisions in fast-paced markets. You'll transform complex option pricing models, volatility surfaces, and market microstructure data into actionable insights for our trading desk and portfolio managers. Join us at the intersection of finance and technology where your analytical prowess will directly influence multi-million dollar strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain real-time dashboards monitoring equity options positions and market risk metrics
- Design quantitative models for option pricing, implied volatility analysis, and Greeks calculations
- Analyze large-scale options market data (tick, order book, trade flow) to identify arbitrage opportunities
- Collaborate with traders to build automated alerts for unusual volatility shifts and structural breaks
- Produce monthly performance reports correlating options strategies with underlying equity movements
- Optimize data pipelines handling 10M+ daily options transactions using Python/SQL
- Present complex analytics to senior stakeholders through interactive Tableau visualizations
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience in quantitative analysis with direct equity options market exposure
- Expert proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and SQL for large-scale data processing
- Advanced knowledge of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Strong statistical modeling skills with emphasis on time series analysis and volatility forecasting
- CFA charterholder or equivalent financial certifications preferred
- Experience with market data platforms (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and options trading systems
- Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial concepts into clear business recommendations