Markets Investigative Data Scientist

Nasdaq, Inc.; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Híbrido; USD 96 000 - 163 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Student loan repayment up to $10k

Company paid life and disability plans

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental and视觉

Health spending account with employer"

Hybrid home/office schedule

Paid parental leave

Fertility benefits

Paid bereavement leave

Gift matching program

Employee resource groups

Paid volunteer days

Education Assistance Program

Resumo da oferta

Nasdaq, Inc. is seeking a Markets Investigator to protect market integrity by combining investigative analysis with AI and data science within Nasdaq's Investigations and Enforcement program.

You will apply cutting-edge technology to real-world regulatory problems, collaborating with attorneys and cross-functional teams to deliver rigorous investigative findings and well-documented data support.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in data science or AI engineering.
• Demonstrated ability to apply analytics, ML techniques, and data visualizations to solve complex problems.
• Experience or interest in equities or options markets and the regulatory landscape.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to present findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate market manipulation and trading misconduct using advanced data analysis and AI-powered tools on multi-source datasets.
• Design and build AI-powered solutions including LLMs, retrieval-augmented generation, and agentic workflows to speed and strengthen investigations.
• Collaborate with attorneys, surveillance analysts, and cross-functional teams to support active cases and deliver clear findings.
• Engage with regulators and industry bodies to share insights and contribute to market integrity efforts.
• Manage multiple matters with precision, maintaining organized, well-documented data for ongoing enforcement work.

Conhecimentos

Data science

AI engineering

ML techniques

Data visualizations

Equities markets understanding

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in a science/engineering/math field

Equivalent practical experience

Ferramentas

Cloud services

ML frameworks

SQL

Descrição da oferta de emprego

As a Markets Investigator, you'll play a critical role in protecting market integrity by combining investigative analysis with AI and data science to support Nasdaq's Investigations and Enforcement program. You'll thrive in this position if you're analytically rigorous, intellectually curious, and passionate about applying cutting-edge technology to meaningful, real-world problems in a high-impact regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities

Investigate potential market manipulation and trading misconduct by applying advanced data analysis and AI-powered tools to complex, multi-source datasets. Design and build AI-powered solutions — including large language model applications, retrieval-augmented generation pipelines, and agentic workflows — to make investigations faster and more effective. Partner with attorneys, surveillance analysts, and cross-functional stakeholders to support active cases and deliver clear, well-reasoned investigative findings. Collaborate with external regulators and industry bodies to share insights, align on referrals, and contribute to broader market integrity efforts. Manage multiple concurrent matters with precision, maintaining organized and well-documented data in support of ongoing enforcement work.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field, or equivalent practical experience. 3+ years of professional experience in data science or AI engineering. Demonstrated ability to develop and apply analytics, machine learning techniques, and data visualizations to solve complex, ambiguous problems. Experience or genuine interest in equities or options markets and the regulatory landscape governing them. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced degree in a relevant field. Hands-on experience building with large language models, generative AI, or agentic systems. Familiarity with cloud-based AI and machine learning services and modern data engineering frameworks.

This position will be located in Washington D.C., New York City, or Philadelphia 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.

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

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 - $163,000. 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. 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. Join our Talent Community to stay in the loop on upcoming roles, events, and new opportunities across Nasdaq. Our hybrid work model, NasdaqBlend, gives you flexibility to do your best work—whether that’s from home, in the office, or a mix of both. Check the job listing or reach out to our team for role-specific details. 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. Want a deeper look into our culture? Explore our Culture Book.

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