What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Analyst position at Optimus - People. Solutions. Delivered.?
Our Client is seeking a highly analytical Trading Analyst to support the Financial Trading Desk by developing valuation models, conducting market analysis, and delivering insights that inform portfolio-level trading strategies. This role will create tools, reports, and frameworks that help traders and the Portfolio Manager make timely, data-driven decisions. The position reports directly to the Portfolio Manager (Director - Financial Trading).
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the development of valuation models and frameworks to support trading strategies.
- Document model design, automate processes, and maintain a model library for the trading desk.
- Generate timely and accurate reports that provide key insights to traders and the Portfolio Manager.
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis on individual trades and portfolio-level strategies.
- Contribute trade ideas and engage in strategic discussions regarding portfolio performance.
- Partner with Traders and the Portfolio Manager to enhance the use of daily fundamentals, valuation tools, and strategy decks.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Strong data science capabilities, including dataset creation, mathematical modeling, visualization, reporting, time-series analysis, and process automation.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a start-up mentality, focused on maximizing team performance.
- Familiarity with trading and financial concepts.
- Ability to perform well in dynamic, fast-paced environments with a strong emphasis on teamwork.
- Minimum: High school diploma or GED.
- Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Applied Math, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum: 1-5 years of experience in a data science or analytical role; financial or energy trading analytical experience preferred.