Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Senior Equity Options Data Analyst where you'll transform complex financial data into actionable insights. This role sits at the intersection of quantitative finance and advanced analytics, empowering our trading desk with real-time market intelligence. You'll work in a collaborative environment with industry experts to optimize options pricing models and identify emerging market trends.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and professional development stipends. Our Detroit headquarters features modern workspaces with panoramic city views and flexible scheduling options.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options data using SQL, Python, and R to identify pricing inefficiencies and trading opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated reporting dashboards for options Greeks, volatility surfaces, and risk metrics
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to validate options pricing models using historical and real-time data
- Monitor market volatility events and provide actionable alerts to the derivatives trading desk
- Create ad-hoc analysis for special projects including M&A impact studies and sector-specific option flows
- Document methodologies, data sources, and analytical frameworks for team knowledge sharing
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience analyzing equity options or derivative products
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python/R)
- Strong understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and volatility concepts
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and market data platforms
- Ability to communicate complex quantitative findings to non-technical stakeholders
- Professional certification (CFA, FRM) or relevant coursework in financial derivatives