Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Equity Options Data Analyst in Portland, OR. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to transform complex financial data into actionable insights for our trading operations. This immediate hire opportunity offers a competitive salary and the chance to work with cutting-edge analytics tools in a fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about equity derivatives and data-driven decision-making, apply now to accelerate your career in finance.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret equity options pricing models using Python, SQL, and R
- Develop automated reporting dashboards for real-time market exposure tracking
- Collaborate with traders to validate option pricing strategies against historical data
- Identify anomalies in options trading patterns and recommend risk mitigation measures
- Create Monte Carlo simulations for volatility surface modeling
- Document data methodologies and maintain data integrity protocols
- Present findings to cross-functional teams using visualization tools like Tableau
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
- 3+ years experience in equity derivatives analysis or options trading support
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python (Pandas, NumPy)
- Strong understanding of Black-Scholes and binomial option pricing models
- Experience with financial APIs (Bloomberg, Refinitiv) and market data feeds
- Certification in FRM, CFA, or relevant financial analytics preferred
- Ability to work under pressure in a real-time trading environment
- Excellent communication skills for presenting complex data to non-technical stakeholders