Job Description
Join our cutting-edge finance team as a Senior Equity Options Data Analyst where you'll drive critical insights for institutional trading strategies. This urgent hiring opportunity offers unparalleled exposure to derivative markets and algorithmic trading environments. Work with industry leaders to transform complex financial datasets into actionable intelligence that shapes multi-million dollar decisions. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a dynamic work culture in San Diego's vibrant financial district.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data to identify trading patterns and arbitrage opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated reporting dashboards for options pricing models
- Collaborate with traders to optimize hedging strategies using volatility surfaces
- Build SQL/Python pipelines for real-time options data processing and validation
- Present complex financial analysis to executive stakeholders with clear visualizations
- Monitor options chain anomalies and alert risk management teams
- Document methodologies and maintain data quality standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
- 3+ years experience in equity options analysis or derivatives trading
- Expert proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and financial libraries
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes models and volatility surfaces
- Advanced Excel skills with VBA and Power BI/Tableau visualization
- CFA or FRM certification preferred
- Experience with market data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, etc.)
- Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced trading environments