Job Description
Join our cutting-edge financial analytics team as a Senior Equity Options Data Analyst. You'll transform complex market data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions for institutional clients. This role sits at the intersection of quantitative finance and data science, requiring deep expertise in derivatives pricing and risk modeling. Work in a collaborative environment where your analytical skills directly impact portfolio performance and client success.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data to identify pricing inefficiencies and arbitrage opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing models using Python/SQL
- Create sophisticated risk analytics dashboards for monitoring portfolio exposures and volatility surfaces
- Collaborate with traders to model complex strategies including exotic options and volatility products
- Present findings to senior stakeholders through clear visualizations and executive reports
- Stay current with market regulations (SEC, FINRA) and ensure compliance in all analytics
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in equity options data analysis or quantitative finance
- Advanced proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL for data manipulation
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes model, Greeks, and volatility surfaces
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and market data vendors
- Strong statistical modeling skills with ability to validate pricing models
- Certifications (CFA, FRM) or derivatives licensing a plus