Job Description
Join the leading quantitative trading firm in Houston, TX as a Senior Equity Options Data Analyst. We are looking for a detail-oriented professional to bridge the gap between complex market data and actionable trading strategies. If you thrive in a fast-paced financial environment and possess a strong command of data analytics, we want to hear from you.
In this role, you will be responsible for processing massive datasets related to equity options, identifying market inefficiencies, and building proprietary tools to support our trading floor.
Responsibilities
- Collect, clean, and analyze large-scale equity options data sets to support trading decisions.
- Develop and maintain advanced SQL queries and Python scripts for real-time data extraction.
- Construct volatility surfaces and pricing models to assess option value and risk exposure.
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to back-test new trading strategies involving derivatives.
- Design interactive dashboards (using tools like Tableau or PowerBI) to visualize market flow and Greeks.
- Monitor market news and regulatory changes to assess impact on option pricing and liquidity.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the options trading or financial derivatives sector.
- Proficiency in SQL for complex data manipulation and database management.
- Strong programming skills in Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R.
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, binomial trees) and market mechanics.
- Experience with financial data APIs (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, or proprietary feeds).