Job Description
Are you ready to leverage your data skills in the high-stakes world of Equity Options trading?
OptionFlow Strategies is currently seeking a talented Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in Virginia Beach, VA. This is an urgent hiring opportunity for a driven professional who wants to make a significant impact in financial markets. We are also open to candidates based in Florida who can work in a hybrid capacity.
As a Data Analyst specializing in equity options, you will be the bridge between raw market data and actionable trading strategies. You will analyze complex datasets to uncover trends, model risk, and support our quantitative trading desk.
Responsibilities
- Perform deep-dive analysis on equity options data, including open interest, volume, implied volatility, and Greeks.
- Design and maintain complex SQL databases and ETL pipelines to support real-time trading data requirements.
- Develop Python and R scripts to automate data processing and generate predictive models for option pricing.
- Create interactive, high-performance dashboards using Tableau or Power BI to visualize market data for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with senior traders and quantitative researchers to refine trading algorithms and risk management protocols.
- Monitor market news and macroeconomic indicators that may impact option premiums and volatility surfaces.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- 3-5+ years of professional experience as a Data Analyst, preferably within the financial services or options trading sector.
- Strong proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and scripting languages like Python or R.
- Experience with financial data APIs (e.g., Bloomberg, Reuters, Polygon.io) and data visualization tools.
- Deep understanding of financial derivatives, option pricing models (Black-Scholes), and market mechanics.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex data insights to non-technical teams.