Why Nasdaq

When you work at Nasdaq, you’re working for more open and transparent markets so that more people can access opportunities. Connections can be made, jobs can be created, and communities can thrive. We want all our employees to have access to opportunity, too. That means planning for career growth, ensuring you have the tools you need, and promoting an inclusive culture where we’re all valued for our unique perspective.

Here, you will work for a global tech leader committed to breaking down barriers to inclusive prosperity. We see technology as a means to free people up to work together more productively and effectively by centralizing data, analytics, and market intelligence.

Here, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Not only is it our responsibility to do better, but we also need representative voices to power the fresh thinking that is vital for our business and our clients.

What We Offer:

The Index Product Development Senior Analyst will be responsible for developing new indexes that will be benchmarks for financial products such as exchange traded funds (ETFs). The analyst’s main responsibilities will be the development of index rebalance and reconstitution models, the backtesting of those models, and the creation of client-facing analysis based on the results of that testing. As part of these responsibilities, the analyst will support activities across the index product life cycle – pitching new index ideas to clients, launching and operationalizing new indexes, and creating research content to educate investors on newly launched indexes.

You can expect an autonomous but fast-paced work environment where you are recognized for your results and ability to drive things forward. Every day brings many opportunities to learn and grow and rewards with a global impact we create.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, private health insurance, employee stock purchase plan, equity grant, retirement plan and more.

What You Will Do:

• Develop indexes for benchmarking and third-party product creation based upon multiple asset classes from both client driven requests and original concepts. Asset classes include equities, options, fixed income, and crypto.
• Prepare and present customized client presentations including index backtests and comparative index and product performance analyses.
• Use a deep understanding of business/client needs and user experience to build/improve products.
• Fully own an index from development to launch.
• Possess a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and the trends in the business.

What We Expect:

• Degree qualified in Computer Science, Business/Finance or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of work experience related to financial markets, experience from Asset Management, Index/ETF businesses is preferable
• Genuine interest in financial market concepts (e.g. portfolio construction and management, indexing, ETFs, passive investing)
• Highly motivated with evidence of intellectual curiosity and creativity
• Strong analytical and writing skills with sharp attention to details
• Technical proficiency in SQL, R, Python, Databricks, Tableau, FactSet, and Bloomberg
• Fluency in English and one Asian language such as Mandarin, Japanese and Korean
• Willingness to travel for business

Does It Sound Like You?

Please follow through by clicking Apply Now and submitting your application. If your skills and experience are a match, we will be in touch soon. In the meantime, please visit our website and social media channels to learn more about our innovative business, inclusive culture and where a career at Nasdaq can take you.

Our work arrangement is hybrid. You will be coming into the office at least 2 days per week.

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