Job Description
Are you a data-driven finance professional ready to make an impact?
Apex Financial Analytics is seeking a highly skilled Senior Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in Philadelphia. In this pivotal role, you will bridge the gap between complex equity derivative markets and actionable business intelligence. We offer a competitive compensation package and a flexible remote-first work environment.
As a leader in financial data solutions, we pride ourselves on precision and speed. If you have a passion for options pricing, volatility modeling, and transforming raw data into strategic insights, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
- Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere in the US with a focus on Philadelphia-based collaboration.
- Daily Pay Options: Access to same-day pay opportunities for eligible contractors and premium roles.
- Competitive Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Career Growth: Clear pathways to senior management and specialized financial roles.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and model large datasets related to equity options, including implied volatility, Greeks, and open interest trends.
- Develop and maintain ETL pipelines to ensure real-time data accuracy for trading floors and financial reporting.
- Create interactive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau or PowerBI to communicate complex market data to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to refine pricing models and identify arbitrage opportunities.
- Conduct deep-dive audits of financial records to ensure compliance with SEC regulations and internal policies.
- Automate reporting processes to reduce manual errors and increase operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in data analysis, specifically within the financial services or equity derivatives sector.
- Strong proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and Python (Pandas, NumPy) for data manipulation.
- Experience with financial modeling software and options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical teams.
- Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to data integrity and security.