Job Description
Join our dynamic team at Apex Financial Analytics as a Senior Equity Options Data Analyst. This urgent hiring opportunity offers a chance to shape our financial data strategies while working with cutting-edge market analytics. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex options data into actionable insights for our trading desks and risk management teams.
Located in Detroit's thriving financial district, you'll collaborate with quantitative analysts and traders to develop real-time monitoring systems. This role requires deep expertise in options pricing models and market microstructure analysis. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify trading patterns and anomalies
- Develop automated reporting dashboards for P&L attribution and risk exposure metrics
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to validate options pricing models and volatility surfaces
- Monitor market events and regulatory changes affecting options markets, providing timely alerts
- Design and implement data quality checks for options data feeds from multiple vendors
- Support strategic initiatives by creating ad-hoc analyses for portfolio managers and executives
- Document methodologies and maintain data dictionaries for options-related datasets
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in equity options data analysis or quantitative finance
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy) with data visualization libraries
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees) and Greeks
- Familiarity with market data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or similar)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and big data technologies
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to communicate complex findings clearly
- FINRA Series 7 or 63 certification (or willingness to obtain)