Leads across the organization Platform Management ideas and activities.

Participates in or leads the analytical, experimental, investigative, and testing efforts in support of new platform development engineering.

Coordinates new platform development, including research and design.

Works closely with internal customer base to identify key needs and appropriate platform solutions.
Acts as a funnel for platform development ideas and knows how to influence key people in order to realize commercial opportunities.

Nasdaq Index's Platform is a multi-vendor, multi-asset-class calculation, dissemination, and data access point for vendor and derived data, and calculation algorithms that drive Index research, construction, and management decisions of Nasdaq's global index business.

The Index Platform Management Team is responsible for researching, making recommendations and implementing standards for how and which data and methodologies are used by Nasdaq's Indexes, and to promote standardization across the Index Platform.

Members of the Index Platform Management Team are industry leaders with a deep understanding of Index construction and methodologies and of global capital markets, including equity and derivative trading data, corporate actions, and company financial statements. Team members collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including platform users, technology, and governance.

The Role:

The Methodology House Views role will be responsible for researching index construction techniques, equity index eligibility criteria and standardizing the full stack of Index Platform related policies and procedures. The success candidate will need extensive knowledge of equity benchmark index construction and documentation and / or systematic strategies documentation, as well as regional market and asset coverage, sources and definitions of company and market data and equity corporate actions. They will be adept at technical writing and be able to explain complex processes logically in a precise and clear writing style.

Responsibilities:

• Champion and provide thought leadership on initiatives that advance the Index Platform's Polices and Procedures and the standardized documentation of our Indexes
• Develop fact-based rules, policies, and procedures for data that produce high-quality and differentiated Index construction capabilities, while maintaining appropriate flexibility for individual indexes or clients
• Working with Technology, Governance, and Index Management to develop and maintain Platform policies and procedures and business requirements for: BCP, Disaster Recovery, Platform performance, internal and external documentation and communication, market disruptions
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Index construction to internal teams, including Research and Development, Benchmark Administration, and Client Service
• Maintain awareness of index trends and industry standards and the data drivers of new products launched in the market

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years relevant experience
• Index industry experience, either with an index provider, an investment bank, or a portfolio manager of index based products, with strong knowledge of Factor, Thematic, and ESG indexes, and systematic strategies
• Prior membership on a Policy or Benchmark Administration Committee (or equivalent), is preferred
• Ability to conduct independent research, execute quantitative and qualitative analyses, and present findings in a business-friendly way

• Experience working within an Agile project environment supporting time-sensitive initiatives such as industry-driven business changes that have set target dates, and strategic changes that are established as part of the business planning cycle

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.

What We Offer

We're proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq's overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $116,200 - $193,600. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq's programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page