Equity Options Research Analyst

1+ years’ experience as an equity analyst/associate (trading environment preferred)
Proven experience covering a broad range of sectors, plus the willingness to adapt focus, based on evolving opportunities
Comfort working with incomplete information, utilizing quantitative information as available but able supplement with qualitative insight
Experience with programming in Python, R or Matlab is a plus
CFA designation (or progress toward it) is a strong plus
Strong Options knowledge including an understanding of the Greeks
Ability to work successfully in a fast-moving and competitive environment
Desire to work in a team environment is a must.

Provide real-time news analysis to traders, including potential impact.
Provide critical feedback for traders and other analysts regarding company analysis and the potential impacts of those analyses.
Construct possible outcomes for both short and medium term equity moving events.
Keep up to date with any and all major US sectors, including but not limited to: Biotech, Healthcare, Financials, Energy, Tech, and Industrial.
Understand the possible risks for certain equity positions by providing due diligence on existing positions and keep abreast of major Macro events.
Work side by side w/ the trading team to analyze specific company events and manage risk around the expected impact of those events.
Challenge the status quo and help create a vision for the future of the IMC research team.