Nasdaq

Index Specialist - Americas

USA - Chicago - Illinois Full time

As a US Wealth Index Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our distribution strategy to maximize engagement with Nasdaq Indexes’ Investment Product issuer partners and their wholesalers.  You will be responsible for proactively establishing and maintaining business relationships with Nasdaq Index ETF issuer partner wholesalers to support the commercialization efforts of their Nasdaq Index related ETFs.  

Your role will be pivotal in relationship development, strengthening overall client satisfaction, and amplifying the message of the Nasdaq Indexes. You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your passion for the wealth management industry, providing support to our clients and their advisors.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish and nurture relationships with Nasdaq Index ETF issuer partner wholesalers as an Index expert.  Focus on how we can best support and collaborate for growth of existing partnered investment products or new product launches with financial advisors. Become a SME to be able to present on the Nasdaq Indexes Act as speaker for Group Meeting Presentations, and Zoom Office Hours Coordinate and partner with colleagues across Index on joint presentations Position and differentiate Nasdaq Indexes against competitors. Enabling voice of client (i.e. wealth management) feedback on new index concepts being scoped that would ultimately serve those audiences

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or related business field.

  • Ten years of related business experience.

  • Has a detailed understanding of investment product offerings (ETFs, annuities, insurance), the financial advisor landscape and good capital markets knowledge

  • Extensive background in sales

  • Highly developed relationship management skills.

  • Advanced presentation and communication skills.

  • Attention to detail to document activities.

  • Ability to collaborate with partners, and to provide cohesive messaging.

  • Ability to Travel 50-75%.

This position can be located in Chicago, and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (at least 3 days a week in office, subject to change), providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

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 $120,000 - $180,000. 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.