Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in Atlanta, GA. This is a 100% Remote position for a driven professional looking to make an impact in the financial technology sector. We specialize in high-frequency options data, volatility modeling, and algorithmic trading insights.
About the Role:
As a key member of our analytics team, you will be responsible for transforming complex market data into actionable business intelligence. You will work closely with quantitative researchers to refine pricing models and provide real-time insights to our trading desks.
Responsibilities
- Analyze massive datasets of equity options chains to identify pricing anomalies and market trends.
- Develop and maintain SQL-based data pipelines to ensure data integrity for real-time trading applications.
- Build interactive dashboards using Python (Pandas, Plotly) to visualize volatility surfaces and Greeks.
- Collaborate with portfolio managers to provide statistical backing for hedging strategies.
- Optimize data models to reduce latency and improve the accuracy of Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo simulations.
- Document data architecture and methodologies to support regulatory compliance and team onboarding.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or Finance.
- 5+ years of experience in data analysis, preferably within the derivatives or options market.
- Strong proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and SQL.
- Deep understanding of options pricing theory (Black-Scholes, Binomial Trees) and volatility modeling.
- Experience with cloud data warehouses (AWS Redshift, Google BigQuery) is highly preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.