The Index Research Senior Specialist is responsible for supporting existing indexes to maintain competitive positioning and help drive overall growth in assets of tracking products, while also contributing to the creation of new financial products.

• Be the point person on the index research team supporting insurance clients and product providers that implement options in their strategies.
• Knowledge of the competitive landscape and the trends in the business.
• Subject Matter Expert for Nasdaq Indexes. Provide thought leadership by presenting at industry events, webcasts, short-form videos, podcasts, and client engagements.
• Responsible for research supporting Nasdaq indexes through blogs, commentary, white papers and research reports.
• Prepare and present standard and customized research reports including comparative index and product performance analyses, index back-tests, and other reports.
• Analyze and interpret a wide range of financial and statistical data from a variety of vendor and internal databases for projects and presentations to issuers, institutional and retail investors.
• Work with Global Sales on client initiation, development, and ongoing support of benchmarking and product licensing businesses.

• Commensurate experience (at least 5 years) and degree qualified in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Finance or related subject area.
• Strong writing and analytical skills with sharp attention to detail.

• Ability to travel across the US.
• Deep understanding of the insurance space, including fixed index annuities and registered index-linked annuities, and options markets.
• Excellent presentation and speaking skills alongside a comfort and desire to represent Nasdaq publicly.

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 $100,000 - $188,400. 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