EMEA - Front office Market specialist

Nasdaq, Inc.; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Pension plan

6 additional days off per year

Hybrid work setup

Paid time off to volunteer

Health insurance

24/7 mental health support

Global mentoring program

Unlimited e-learning access

Modern and comfortable work environ.

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. is seeking a Front Office Market Specialist in Paris to bridge client needs with Nasdaq solutions. You will design tailored offerings, deliver demonstrations, and run workshops to advance opportunities through the presales cycle.

The role entails collaboration with Sales, Product, Strategy, and implementation teams across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). You will qualify opportunities, respond to client questionnaires, lead proofs of concept, and help shape go-to-market

Qualifications

• Strong communication, presentation, and client-engagement skills.
• Ability to translate business and technical requirements into solutions.
• Experience delivering product demonstrations, proofs of concept, and client workshops.
• Experience in front-office solutions, presales, consulting, or implementation.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand functional and technical requirements.
• Deliver presentations, demonstrations, and workshops.
• Lead proof-of-concept delivery and data integration.
• Support RFI/RFP responses and bid strategies.

Skills

Client engagement

Presentation

Presales

Financial instruments

Sell-side knowledge

Independent work

Tools

Calypso

Murex

Kondor

Quantum

Job description

## EMEA - Front office Market specialistApply: France - Paris: Full time: Posted Today: R0026962## The RoleThe Front Office Market Specialist is a presales consultant who connects client needs with Nasdaq’s solutions. The role involves understanding business and technical requirements, designing tailored solutions, and demonstrating value through presentations, product demonstrations, workshops, and proofs of concept.Working with Calypso, you will support the full sales and presales cycle by qualifying opportunities, responding to client questionnaires, leading demonstrations and workshops, and engaging with clients before contract signature. The role requires both functional and technical expertise.You will also contribute to presales development and go-to-market strategy by defining differentiators and unique selling points. In close partnership with Sales, Product Management, Product Strategy, and implementation teams, the role brings market feedback into product planning, supports the development of new offerings and business cases, and ensures an effective handover when a sale is completed. The specialist may also support implementation scoping and identify opportunities for additional solutions or services where appropriate.The role is based in Paris, and covers clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).## Key Responsibilities* Engage with clients to understand and clarify functional and technical requirements.* Deliver compelling presentations, product demonstrations, and client workshops.* Lead proof-of-concept delivery, including solution configuration and data integration.* Complete RFI and RFP questionnaires and support the development of high-quality proposals.* Contribute technical expertise and solution positioning to bid and sales strategies.* Partner with Product Management and Product Strategy to share market insights, identify product gaps, and influence the roadmap.* Support go-to-market initiatives that strengthen product positioning and market awareness.* Provide implementation teams with a thorough handover of client requirements, decisions, and knowledge gathered during the sales process.* Support implementation scoping and identify appropriate opportunities for additional products or services.## Required Qualifications* Strong communication, presentation, and client-engagement skills.* Ability to translate business and technical requirements into effective solutions.* Experience delivering product demonstrations, proofs of concept, and client workshops.* Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.* Previous experience in front-office solutions, presales, consulting, or implementation.* Strong knowledge of financial instruments and capital markets.* Understanding of sell-side activities, including investment banking, trading, risk management, and position management.* Experience with Calypso, Murex, Kondor, Quantum, or similar platforms is highly desirable.**Benefits & Rewards**We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package that supports you and your family - inside and outside work. Actual pay depends on your skills, experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, we offer short-term incentives (bonus or commission) and long-term incentives (equity), where applicable, as well as the following benefits:* Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares* Pension plan with Nasdaq contribution* 6 additional days off per year* Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year* Paid time off to volunteer* Health insurance* 24/7 mental health support for you and your family* Global mentoring program* Unlimited access to e-learning platforms* Hybrid work setup* Modern and comfortable work environment with fresh fruit, snacks, and weekly fika breaks.Learn more on our Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.This position is based in Paris and offers a hybrid work environment with at least 3 days per week in office. Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we are reviewing resumes on a rolling basis. We are looking forward to hearing from you!