Product Strategy Analyst
About The Position
Nasdaq's Product Strategy US Options team is seeking a curious, analytically driven Analyst to join our Chicago-based team supporting the US Listed Derivatives business. This is an exceptional opportunity for a soon-to-graduate student to launch their career at the intersection of technology, data, and capital markets. As an Analyst, you will work side-by-side with a collaborative five-person team, contributing to strategic initiatives that shape how Nasdaq serves the options trading ecosystem. You'll engage with internal partners across Development, Operations, Legal, Compliance, and Controllers, as well as external stakeholders including Institutional Trading Desks, Market Making Firms, and Retail Brokerages. This role requires independent judgment, creative problem-solving, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights that influence business decisions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (Spring 2026 graduate preferred)
- Experience using GenAI tools and creating agents
- Proficiency in Python and SQL
- Strong writing and analytical skills with sharp attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Curiosity about financial markets and derivatives
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, requiring minimal direction
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Nasdaq will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Experience working in Databricks
- Background in Data Science, Data Engineering, or Data Visualization Design
Responsibilities
- Analyze market trends, trading activity, and competitive dynamics to support product strategy decisions
- Build and maintain dashboards, reports, and data pipelines using Python, SQL, and BI tools
- Leverage GenAI tools and develop agents to enhance team productivity and analytical capabilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities and solve business challenges
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Contribute to the development of new procedures and best practices within the team
- Support senior team members on complex, high-impact projects with significant autonomy
Benefits
- 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
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- Health spending account with employer contribution
- Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
- Gym membership discounts
- Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions)
- Paid parental leave
- Fertility benefits
- Paid bereavement leave
- Company gift matching program
- Employee resource groups
- Paid volunteer days
- Education Assistance Program
- Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
