Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented data expert with a passion for the financial markets? Apex Market Intelligence is looking for a skilled Weekend Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in Tucson, Arizona. This is a unique opportunity to work critical weekend shifts, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our high-frequency equity options data feeds.
As part of our weekend operations team, you will bridge the gap between raw market data and actionable financial intelligence. We pride ourselves on a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, and state-of-the-art technology.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Work with the latest financial data technologies and tools.
- Opportunity for career growth within the fintech sector.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and validate equity options data feeds for discrepancies and errors during weekend close cycles.
- Conduct deep-dive analysis on options volume, open interest, and implied volatility trends.
- Generate and present detailed weekly performance reports to senior stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the trading desk to troubleshoot data anomalies and resolve trade settlement issues.
- Maintain and optimize SQL databases to ensure efficient data retrieval for weekend operations.
- Ensure strict compliance with financial regulatory standards and internal data governance policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
- 3+ years of experience in data analysis, specifically within the equity options or derivatives trading sector.
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, or R for complex data manipulation and visualization.
- Strong working knowledge of financial derivatives, options pricing models (Black-Scholes), and market mechanics.
- Must be available to work weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays.
- Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.