Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Capital Analytics Partners as a Senior Equity Options Data Analyst. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex options data into actionable insights that drive our trading strategies. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week while collaborating with industry experts in our Sacramento headquarters. You'll leverage cutting-edge analytics tools to optimize portfolio performance and support our growing options desk. If you thrive in fast-paced financial environments and possess a passion for data-driven decision making, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify trading opportunities
- Develop and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing models
- Collaborate with traders to create customized volatility surfaces and risk analytics dashboards
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis on options strategies (e.g., spreads, butterflies, straddles)
- Validate data integrity across multiple sources including Bloomberg, OptionMetrics, and proprietary platforms
- Present findings to senior stakeholders through interactive Tableau visualizations
- Stay current with market microstructure changes affecting options pricing
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in equity options data analysis or quantitative finance
- Expert proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and data visualization tools
- Deep understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and Greeks
- Experience with options analytics platforms (e.g., Bloomberg OVML, Interactive Brokers)
- Strong problem-solving skills with ability to translate complex data into business insights
- FINRA Series 7 or 63 certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Knowledge of statistical analysis methods and machine learning applications in finance