Data Quality Analyst @ OptionMetrics

INACTIVE

Full-Time

Data Quality Analyst

Posted on 2/11/2022

OptionMetrics

51-200 employees

Provider of historical options and volatility data

Data & Analytics

Financial Services

Junior, Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

Required Skills

Python

SQL

Tableau

Data Analysis

Requirements

BSc in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or other analytical discipline required
Hands-on experience working with data quality and/or data analytics using SQL and Python
Ability to write and understand advanced SQL (including stored procedures)
Hands-on experience with data exploration and data visualization
Passion for Data! Data mining and overall love for working with large data sets
Working knowledge of visualization tools such as Tableau
Expertise in time-series analysis and anomaly detection in large data sets

Responsibilities

Perform data mining, data cleansing, and data analysis on large data sets
Develop and automate Python scripts for validating data
Investigate and explain data anomalies
Develop data visualizations and reports to drive key business decisions

Desired Qualifications

Providing a portfolio of clear, intuitive, and insightful visualizations
Possessing an understanding of financial market and options data
Experience working in financial services or investment banking

We are looking to expand our team with the addition of a Data Quality Analyst. The Data Quality Analyst will work closely with a small group of engineers on our products. Here at OptionMetrics, we emphasize accountability over micromanagement. We’re small, agile, casual (no suits – shoes optional), and passionate about our mission and the projects we create. As a Data Quality & Analytics team member, you will have true ownership over your projects from beginning to end.

Note: This position requires working on-site at our NYC location in a hybrid capacity. Current NYC COVID laws require proof of vaccination upon entry to the workplace. Candidates must be willing to reasonably accommodate both requests to be considered.

What You’ll Do:

Perform data mining, data cleansing, and data analysis on large data sets
Develop and automate Python scripts for validating data
Investigate and explain data anomalies
Develop data visualizations and reports to drive key business decisions

Skills You’ll Need:

BSc in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or other analytical discipline required
Hands-on experience working with data quality and/or data analytics using SQL and Python
Ability to write and understand advanced SQL (including stored procedures)
Hands-on experience with data exploration and data visualization
Passion for Data! Data mining and overall love for working with large data sets.
Working knowledge of visualization tools such as Tableau
Expertise in time-series analysis and anomaly detection in large data sets

What Will Make You Stand Out:

Providing a portfolio of clear, intuitive, and insightful visualizations
Possessing an understanding of financial market and options data
Experience working in financial services or investment banking

What We Offer:

A collaborative environment where everyone’s input makes a difference
Paid time off: Vacation, Personal, Sick days, and Holidays
Pre-tax commuter benefits (NJT, MTA, etc.) and 401k plan offered
Full medical and dental insurance coverage
A bright, open office in Midtown Manhattan near Columbus Circle and steps from Central Park with a great view of Times Square
The usual drinks and snacks (and we’re still small enough to celebrate everyone’s birthday with cake!)

For the latest update regarding NYC COVID workplace requirements:

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccine-workplace-requirement.page

OptionMetrics began over 20 years ago with the goal of becoming the world’s most trusted provider of financial information and research derived from the option markets. Today, our data and analytics models are used by over 350 investment banks, hedge funds, asset management firms, and academic institutions worldwide.

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OptionMetrics, with over two decades of experience, has established itself as a leading provider of historical options and implied volatility data, serving over 300 corporate and academic institutions globally. Their IvyDB databases, encompassing US, Europe, Asia, and Canada, have become industry standards for accurate end-of-day prices, implied volatilities, and greeks, enabling users to evaluate risk models, test trading strategies, and conduct sophisticated market research. This extensive reach and commitment to data accuracy positions OptionMetrics as a trusted partner in the financial industry.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York, New York

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 9%

1 year growth

↑ 30%

2 year growth

↑ 17%

Benefits

PTO: Vacation, Personal, Sick days, Holidays

Pre-tax commuter benefits

401(k)

Full medical and dental insurance coverage

INACTIVE