Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Apex Financial Analytics as a Data Analyst specializing in Equity Options. This urgent opening requires a detail-oriented professional to transform complex financial data into actionable insights. You'll collaborate with traders and portfolio managers to optimize strategies, ensuring our clients achieve maximum returns in volatile markets. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and possess a passion for quantitative analysis, this is your opportunity to make an immediate impact in Wichita's growing fintech hub.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options data using SQL, Python, and R to identify market trends and trading opportunities
- Build and maintain automated reporting dashboards in Power BI/Tableau for real-time portfolio monitoring
- Validate pricing models and risk metrics for option positions using statistical analysis
- Collaborate with trading teams to develop data-driven strategies for hedging and speculation
- Document analytical methodologies and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Present findings to senior stakeholders through clear visualizations and executive summaries
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in financial data analysis, specifically with equity options
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy) for data manipulation
- Strong understanding of options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial) and risk metrics
- Certification in data visualization (Tableau/Power BI) or financial analysis (CFA/FRM) a plus
- Proven ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable business insights
- Experience with market data providers (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and API integrations