Senior Specialist - Equities Product Management

nasdaq; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 136,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

Nasdaq is seeking a Senior Specialist in Equities Product Management, reporting to the Sr. Director, to shape next-generation investment intelligence products and analytics that power global markets and client workflows.

The role is based in Toronto with a hybrid work arrangement (in-office at least 3 days a week). You will own the full lifecycle from ideation to launch, collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Legal and Engineering, and leverage Databricks, SQL, Python and APIs to build prototypes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years in financial services, market data, product management, or related field.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across global, matrixed organizations.
• Hands-on experience with data and analytics platforms such as Databricks, SQL, Python, or APIs, with the ability to build prototypes and support solution development.

Responsibilities

• Engage with diverse customer personas to understand evolving business needs and drive the development of impactful solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams - including Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Engineering - to ensure product value propositions are clearly defined and resonate with target audiences.
• Own the full product lifecycle from ideation through launch, leveraging Agile methodologies and tools to manage delivery with rigor and clarity.
• Identify new business opportunities and lead the development of products, services, and market plans to capitalize on them.
• Leverage data and analytics platforms to independently analyze datasets, build proof-of-concepts, and validate product opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Agile mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree (Computer Science, Business, Finance or related)

Tools

Databricks

SQL

Python

APIs

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

As a Senior Specialist, Equities Product Management reporting to Sr. Director - Product Management, you'll play a critical role in shaping the next generation of investment intelligence products, analytics, and technologies that power global markets and deepen integration into customer workflows.

You'll thrive in this position if you're strategic, data-driven, and collaborative, with a passion for financial technology and a talent for turning complex market insights into scalable product solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with diverse customer personas to understand evolving business needs and drive the development of impactful solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams - including Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Engineering - to ensure product value propositions are clearly defined and resonate with target audiences.
• Own the full product lifecycle from ideation through launch, leveraging Agile methodologies and tools to manage delivery with rigor and clarity.
• Identify new business opportunities and lead the development of products, services, and market plans to capitalize on them.
• Leverage data and analytics platforms to independently analyze datasets, build proof-of-concepts, and validate product opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 6+ years of experience in financial services, market data, product management, or a related field.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across global, matrixed organizations.
• Hands-on experience with data and analytics platforms such as Databricks, SQL, Python, or APIs, with the ability to build prototypes and support solution development.
• Clear communicator with strong organizational skills and comfort engaging clients and senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management certification (e.g., PMP) or Agile certification.
• Familiarity with Agile tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Experience with cloud-based platforms, APIs, or emerging financial market technologies.

This position will be located in Toronto 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 welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

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 $96,000 - $132,000. 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.