Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Apex Capital Partners, a leading investment firm specializing in derivative strategies. We're seeking a detail-oriented Senior Equity Options Data Analyst to transform complex market data into actionable insights that drive our trading decisions. In this pivotal role, you'll work directly with quantitative analysts and portfolio managers to optimize our options pricing models and risk management frameworks. Indianapolis offers a vibrant cost-effective living environment with top-tier universities and a growing fintech ecosystem. Enjoy competitive benefits including equity participation, flexible work arrangements, and professional development stipends.
Responsibilities
- Analyze large-scale equity options datasets using SQL, Python, and R to identify pricing inefficiencies and market trends
- Develop and maintain automated ETL pipelines for real-time options market data from exchanges and OTC sources
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to calibrate options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) with market data
- Create interactive dashboards in Tableau and Power BI for monitoring option greeks, implied volatility surfaces, and risk exposures
- Conduct ad-hoc statistical analysis to support exotic options structuring and strategy backtesting
- Document methodologies, data sources, and analytical frameworks ensuring regulatory compliance
- Mentor junior analysts on best practices in financial data analysis and options market mechanics
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field (MS/MBA preferred)
- 4+ years of experience in equity options data analysis or quantitative finance role
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn)
- Deep understanding of options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and risk metrics (Greeks, VaR)
- Experience with market data platforms (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Interactive Brokers)
- Strong statistical modeling skills with ability to validate and interpret complex financial models
- Tableau/Power BI certification or demonstrable dashboard development experience
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements (SEC, FINRA) for derivatives reporting