Job Description
Join Apex Market Intelligence, a leading financial technology firm, as our new Equity Options Data Analyst. We are currently in an urgent hiring phase to expand our quantitative research team in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will bridge the gap between complex derivatives markets and actionable business intelligence. You will be responsible for cleaning, modeling, and visualizing massive datasets of equity option flows to help our trading desks make data-driven decisions.
We are looking for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a deep understanding of market mechanics. If you are passionate about the intersection of data science and finance, this is your opportunity to shape the future of market analysis.
Responsibilities
- Analyze high-volume equity options data to identify market trends, volatility patterns, and arbitrage opportunities.
- Design and maintain robust ETL pipelines using Python and SQL to ingest data from multiple exchanges and data providers.
- Collaborate with senior quants to develop pricing models and risk assessment tools.
- Create interactive dashboards and visualizations using Tableau or PowerBI to communicate complex findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Conduct deep-dive research into specific sectors and derivative instruments to support strategic investment decisions.
- Ensure data integrity and accuracy across all financial reporting systems.
- Document data processes and methodologies to improve team efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- 3+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the financial services, trading, or fintech sectors.
- Proficiency in SQL for complex querying and database management.
- Strong programming skills in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and R.
- Experience with options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and market microstructure.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical data into clear business insights.
- Attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.