Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Equity Options Data Analyst in Sacramento. You'll leverage cutting-edge data analytics to drive strategic decisions in options trading, working directly with portfolio managers to optimize market positions. This role combines deep financial market knowledge with advanced data manipulation skills in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex equity options data using SQL and Python to identify trading opportunities and risk exposures
- Develop automated dashboards and visualizations for real-time options pricing and volatility tracking
- Collaborate with traders to build and backtest options strategies using historical market data
- Monitor market conditions and regulatory changes impacting options markets
- Present analytical findings to senior stakeholders through concise reports and presentations
- Maintain and enhance databases for options pricing models and market data feeds
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in options analysis or quantitative finance roles
- Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI)
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and volatility surfaces
- Strong experience with market data APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and options trading platforms
- CFA or FRM designation highly desirable