Job Description
Join our innovative fintech firm at the intersection of finance and data science. We're seeking a detail-driven Equity Options Data Analyst to decode complex market dynamics and drive strategic decisions. Collaborate with traders, quants, and product teams to transform raw options data into actionable insights. Work in a dynamic Portland environment where your analytical expertise directly impacts our market position.
Responsibilities
- Analyze equity options pricing models, volatility surfaces, and risk exposures using Python/R
- Design and maintain automated ETL pipelines for market data from exchanges and OTC sources
- Develop dashboards to monitor options market activity and identify arbitrage opportunities
- Partner with traders to backtest strategies using historical options data
- Document data methodologies and ensure compliance with SEC/FINRA regulations
- Present complex findings to cross-functional teams through clear visualizations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field (MS/MBA preferred)
- 3+ years experience with equity options data analysis or quantitative trading
- Expertise in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and SQL; R proficiency a plus
- Familiarity with options pricing models (Black-Scholes, Binomial, Monte Carlo)
- Experience with market data vendors (Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Interactive Brokers)
- Strong understanding of volatility surfaces, Greeks, and exotic options
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders