Index Product Development - Senior Analyst

Why Nasdaq?

We are looking for an Index Product Development Senior Analyst to join Nasdaq in London. 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 perspectives.

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 You Will Do:

Your main responsibilities as an Index Product Development Senior Analyst will be;

• Developing, modelling and back testing both internally and externally generated index ideas.
• Collaborating with internal partners across sales and operations to ensure successful and timely index launches.
• Creating and presenting client pitch material highlighting analysis of the investment strategy, as well as the competitive landscape, goodness of fit within

the client’s product portfolio, and evidence of investor demand via quantitative and qualitative research.

- Assist the research team in crafting research content to support the marketing and educational efforts for newly launched indexes and associated investment vehicles.

What You Will Bring:

• A degree in a quantitative field with a few years of working experience in financial markets or data science.
• A passion for financial markets and a strong desire to deliver successful client solutions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, internal teams, and external partners.
• Advanced technical proficiency with knowledge of SQL, R, Python, and Databricks.
• Experience utilizing Tableau or similar data visualization tools to create compelling content that enhances product pitching efforts.
• Experience with the creation of ESG indexes and/or rules-based investment products (preferred).

What We Offer:

The Index Product Development Analyst will join a dynamic and innovative team responsible for the development of new indexes that will be benchmarks for investment vehicles, with a particular focus on Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). The analyst will be developing and analysing index ideas and working with both internal and external partners to deliver timely index launches for our clients.

You can expect a collaborative, fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment where you are recognized for your results and ability to drive things forward proactively & persistently. Every day brings many opportunities to learn & grow and rewards with a global impact we create.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary package including both bonus and equity, incredible health benefits, pension matching, paid vacation with additional paid flex days, parental leave, and more. 

This is a full-time position based in our London office and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment with minimum 3 days in the office weekly, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

• What happens next?
• If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your application in English as soon as possible, as we are having interview on a rolling basis.
• A valid work permit for UK is mandatory. 

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.