Specialist - Equities Product Management

Nasdaq, Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. in Toronto offers a hybrid work environment with at least 3 days in-office. The role focuses on owning the full product lifecycle from ideation to launch, using Agile practices to drive delivery.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Engineering to shape compelling value propositions and pursue new business opportunities. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years in financial services or product management, plus hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, Finance, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in financial services, market data, product management, or 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 ability to build prototypes and support solution development.
• Clear communicator with strong organizational skills and comfort engaging clients and senior stakeholders.

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 define and resonate product value propositions.
• Own the full product lifecycle from ideation through launch, leveraging Agile methodologies to manage delivery.
• Identify new business opportunities and lead the development of products, services, and market plans.
• Leverage data and analytics platforms to independently analyze datasets, build proof-of-concepts, and validate product opportunities.

Skills

Stakeholder influence

Data platforms

Communication

Agile

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Business/Finance or related

Tools

Databricks

SQL

Python

APIs

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

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.
• 3+ 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.

At Nasdaq, we’re proud to be the engine behind the world’s capital markets. But we don’t stop there. We build the technology that drives transparency, trust, and access—helping economies grow and people thrive. Our purpose is to advance economic progress for all. Whether you’re a client, a colleague, or part of our broader community, we’re here to move markets—and possibilities—forward.

We’re a global team of over 8,500 innovators across 38 countries, united by a shared purpose: advancing economic progress for all. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it, together.

We support your success through You&Q, our total rewards program that covers every dimension of life—from building wealth and growing your career to prioritizing well‑being and family care.