Job Description
Are you a quantitative thinker with a passion for the equity options market? Apex Market Analytics is looking for a skilled Senior Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in Cleveland, Ohio.
In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between complex financial data and actionable business insights. You will leverage your expertise in data modeling and statistical analysis to support our trading strategies and risk management initiatives. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial technology.
Why Join Us?
- Work with a forward-thinking team in the heart of Ohio's financial hub.
- Access to advanced trading platforms and data warehouses.
- Competitive compensation package and professional growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Data Modeling: Develop and maintain complex data models to track equity option pricing, volatility surfaces, and open interest metrics.
- Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends to identify arbitrage opportunities and actionable trading signals.
- Visualization: Build interactive, high-performance dashboards (using Tableau or PowerBI) to visualize key performance indicators for stakeholders.
- Risk Management: Assist in monitoring portfolio risk metrics and ensuring strict compliance with trading regulations and internal policies.
- Data Integrity: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of large datasets from multiple sources through rigorous ETL processes and SQL scripting.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial data analysis, specifically within equity options or derivatives markets.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas/NumPy), and R. Experience with data visualization tools is highly preferred.
- Financial Knowledge: Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and market microstructure.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to translate complex data into clear business recommendations.