Job Description
We're seeking a sharp Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in Portland's thriving financial sector. This contract role offers daily pay and the flexibility to work on high-stakes market analysis. You'll transform raw options data into actionable insights that drive our trading strategies and client decisions. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for financial markets, this is your opportunity to make an immediate impact with competitive daily compensation.
Responsibilities
- Analyze complex equity options datasets to identify pricing anomalies and market trends
- Develop automated scripts for real-time options pricing models using Python/R
- Collaborate with traders to interpret implied volatility surfaces and Greeks
- Build interactive dashboards in Tableau/Power BI for portfolio risk visualization
- Validate data integrity across multiple financial data sources (Bloomberg, ICE)
- Generate ad-hoc reports on options chain behavior and market events
- Optimize data pipelines for low-latency analytics in high-frequency trading
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science
- 3+ years analyzing equity derivatives data (options, futures, swaps)
- Expert proficiency in SQL, Python (Pandas, NumPy), and R
- Deep understanding of Black-Scholes model and options pricing theory
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv Eikon)
- Certification in financial analytics (e.g., CQF, FRM) preferred
- Proven ability to deliver insights under tight market deadlines