Job Description
Join Quantum Financial Partners as our Equity Options Data Analyst and become the architect of financial intelligence. We're seeking a visionary data expert to decode complex equity options data and drive strategic decisions in Portland's thriving fintech ecosystem. You'll transform raw market data into actionable insights that shape our proprietary trading algorithms and client advisory services. This role sits at the intersection of finance, data science, and technology – perfect for a detail-oriented innovator who thrives in high-stakes environments.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options market data using SQL, Python, and R to identify trading patterns and volatility anomalies
- Build and maintain automated data pipelines for real-time options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial)
- Collaborate with quantitative analysts to backtest options strategies using historical data
- Develop interactive dashboards in Tableau/Power BI for visualizing options Greeks and risk metrics
- Validate data integrity across multiple sources (Bloomberg, ICE, proprietary feeds)
- Present complex findings to executive stakeholders with clear, actionable recommendations
- Lead ad-hoc analysis for M&A activities and new product development
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field (MS/MBA preferred)
- 3+ years analyzing equity derivatives data with hands-on experience in options pricing
- Expert proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn) and SQL
- Strong understanding of options Greeks (Delta, Gamma, Vega, Theta) and volatility surfaces
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and market data protocols
- Proven track record of creating data-driven solutions for trading operations
- Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (SEC FINRA) for options trading