Data Analyst, Financial Markets

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and highly analytical Data Analyst to support our financial markets research and trading operations, focusing on US equities, ETFs and options. The role involves collecting, organizing, validating, and analyzing market data to support investment research, liquidity assessment, trading strategies, and performance reporting.

No programming, coding, or advanced technical skills are required.

Working hours involve IST evenings (US pre-market trading hours).

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, organize, and maintain daily stock and options market data.
• Analyze historical stock prices, daily movements, and market volatility.
• Track options volume, open interest, bid/ask spreads, and liquidity.
• Identify highly liquid US stocks and options suitable for systematic trading.
• Prepare daily reports on market movements and trading opportunities.
• Compare historical and current market data to identify patterns and trends.
• Maintain accurate records of option strikes, expiry dates, premiums, and prices.
• Calculate basic trade profitability, returns, and risk using predefined templates.
• Analyze trade execution data, including entry prices, exit prices, and transaction costs.
• Monitor data accuracy and highlight discrepancies.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly research and performance reports.
• Support senior management with data-driven analysis and reporting.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong analytical and numerical ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to organize and interpret large datasets.
• Basic understanding of percentages, averages, ratios, and statistical concepts.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Willingness to learn financial markets and options trading.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in:
• Commerce (B.Com / M.Com)
• Economics
• Finance
• Statistics
• Mathematics
• Business Administration (BBA / MBA)
• Related analytical disciplines

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Attributes

• Genuine interest in stock markets and financial data.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills.
• Highly methodical and organized approach to work.
• Ability to meet daily reporting deadlines, including work hours (IST evenings ie. US pre-market hours).
• High standards of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Willingness to learn and work in a fast-paced financial environment.