Job Description
Are you a data-driven professional with a passion for financial markets? Apex Trading Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Equity Options Data Analyst to join our dynamic team in Portland, OR.
We specialize in providing high-fidelity market intelligence to top-tier trading firms. In this role, you will be at the forefront of analyzing complex derivatives data, building predictive models, and visualizing market trends to drive actionable insights.
Why Join Us?
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a remote-first culture that values innovation. You will work with cutting-edge technology and a team of industry experts.
Responsibilities
- Extract, transform, and load (ETL) large-scale equity options data sets from various market feeds.
- Develop advanced SQL queries and Python scripts to support real-time analytics and reporting.
- Design and maintain interactive dashboards using Tableau or PowerBI to visualize options flow and implied volatility.
- Collaborate with quantitative researchers to interpret market data and identify emerging trading opportunities.
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across all reporting systems.
- Monitor market events and perform ad-hoc analysis to support trading desk decisions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
- 3+ years of experience in data analysis within the financial services or trading industry.
- Proficiency in Python (Pandas, NumPy) or R for data manipulation and modeling.
- Strong SQL skills for database querying and complex data extraction.
- Experience with equity options, derivatives, or market data structures is highly preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate complex data findings to non-technical stakeholders.