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
We are looking for an Index Insights Research Specialist. This is a full-time position located in Hong Kong, following a hybrid setup (3x a week in the office).
This is an opportunity for you to become part of the world’s leading exchange as part of its fast-growing index business. The role entails working in a team of experts 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.
You will be part of the Global Nasdaq Index Insights Team, which supports existing clients and pitching to new clients across Asia. Furthermore, you will collaborate closely with Global Sales & Distribution on client initiation and development which will be a great opportunity to gain knowledge and deepen your expertise of the competitive landscape and trends within the business industry.
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, incredible private health insurance, employee stock purchase plan, a global mentoring program, counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, gym sponsorship and more.
What You Will Do
The point person on the index research team supporting existing clients and pitching to new clients across Asia.
Spokesperson 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 & Distribution on client initiation, development, and ongoing support of benchmarking and product licensing businesses through generation of original product and support of existing indexes.
Acquire and share knowledge of the competitive landscape and the trends in the business.
What We Expect
A degree qualified in Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Finance or related subject area.
At least five years of related experience.
Understanding of exchange-traded funds, financial products, and other investment products in the passive and active space.
Excellent presentation and speaking skills, alongside comfort and desire to represent Nasdaq publicly.
Ability to work independently and efficiently in an open and service-minded manner.
Strong writing and analytical skills with high levels of attention to detail.
Written and spoken proficiency in English along with at least Mandarin or Korean/Japanese.
Willingness and ability to travel, primarily across Asia from time to time
Does It Sound Like You?
Please follow through by clicking the “Apply” link 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.
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.