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OptionMetrics

OptionMetrics

51-200 employees

Provides historical stock option volatility data

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$55 - $70Hourly

Junior, Mid

Remote in USA

Category
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Heroku
JavaScript
Software Testing
Git
Ruby on Rails
SQL
Java
Postgres
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
  • 2+ years of experience with Ruby on Rails, Python, or Java.
  • Proven experience with Ruby on Rails development, including associated libraries and frameworks.
  • Proven experience with Heroku environments.
  • Strong understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and database systems (SQL, PostgreSQL).
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and agile development methodologies.
  • Knowledge of software testing and debugging techniques.
Responsibilities
  • Develop applications using a variety of programming languages including Ruby On Rails, Python, and Java.
  • Work with cloud-based technologies to build and maintain applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, test, and implement high-quality software solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve production support issues.
  • Optimize applications for performance and scalability.
  • Create and maintain documentation for code, processes, and procedures.

OptionMetrics provides historical stock option volatility data for financial institutions, hedge funds, asset managers, and academic researchers. Its main product, IvyDB, includes end-of-day prices for options, implied volatilities, and greeks, which help users evaluate risk models and test trading strategies. The company differentiates itself by offering specialized datasets like IvyDB Signed Volume, which tracks daily trading volumes to provide insights into market activity. OptionMetrics aims to be a vital resource for financial professionals needing accurate options data for trading and research.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • OptionMetrics' continuous product enhancements, such as IvyDB US 6.0 and IvyDB ETF 4.0, demonstrate a commitment to innovation and maintaining industry leadership.
  • The integration of AI into the Woodseer Dividend Forecast Data platform significantly improves efficiency and accuracy, providing a competitive edge.
  • Sponsorship and exhibition at high-profile events like Quant Strats 2024 highlight OptionMetrics' influence and thought leadership in the financial analytics space.

What critics are saying

  • The financial data and analytics market is highly competitive, requiring OptionMetrics to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Dependence on subscription-based revenue could be vulnerable to economic downturns affecting clients' budgets.

What makes OptionMetrics unique

  • OptionMetrics' IvyDB products offer unparalleled historical options data, setting industry standards since 2002, unlike competitors with less comprehensive datasets.
  • The company's proprietary methodologies for implied volatility and borrow cost calculations provide more accurate and reliable data than traditional models.
  • OptionMetrics' specialized datasets, like IvyDB Signed Volume, offer unique insights into market order flows, distinguishing it from other financial data providers.

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Benefits

PTO: Vacation, Personal, Sick days, Holidays

Pre-tax commuter benefits

401(k)

Full medical and dental insurance coverage