Behavioural Scientist

Reporting to the Head Behavioural Scientist in NTS' Research and Innovation team, you will conduct industry and academic literature reviews, analyses of prosecuted cases, interviews, focus groups, and quantitative analysis of market data. The primary goal is to provide actionable insights to guide the development and implementation of AI-driven product improvements. Key responsibilities include in-depth qualitative and quantitative research, applying behavioural science methods, supporting product delivery, and communicating findings to executive decision-makers.

Must Have

• Undertake in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to thoroughly understand customer problems and requirements
• Apply behavioural science methods to elicit and document expert knowledge and decision-making from practitioners
• Support product delivery leads and developers in translating research concepts into product features
• Communicate research findings to executive decision-makers and non-technical audiences
• Compose and facilitate focus groups and workshops with customers and users
• Master’s or PhD in behavioural science fields (psychology, cognitive science, behavioural economics)
• Proven track record in planning and delivering complex, applied research projects
• Strong communication skills for presenting findings to non-technical audiences and senior executives
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Good to Have

• Strong foundation in cognitive psychology concepts, models, and decision-making theories
• Expertise in knowledge elicitation techniques such as Cognitive Task Analysis
• Experience conducting research and analysis using real-world data
• Practical experience in technology or software development (ideally AI)
• Familiarity with financial markets or trade surveillance
• Basic programming skills in R or Python
• Ability to integrate behavioural insights into applied contexts, improving technical and analytical tools

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus
• Annual equity grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares
• Pension matching
• 28 paid vacation days
• 6 additional days off per year
• Extra vacation time based on tenure
• 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 coffee and cake socials

Reporting to the Head Behavioural Scientist in NTS' Research and Innovation team, you’ll play a meaningful role conducting a wide range of duties, including industry and academic literature reviews, analyses of prosecuted cases, interviews and focus groups, as well as quantitative analysis of market data and other datasets. The overarching goal is to provide actionable insights that guide the development and implementation of AI - driven product improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake in-depth qualitative and quantitative research to thoroughly understand customer problems and requirements.
• Apply behavioural science methods to elicit and document expert knowledge and decision-making from practitioners.
• Support product delivery leads and developers in translating research concepts into product features.
• Communicate research findings to executive decision-makers and non-technical audiences.
• Compose and facilitate focus groups and workshops with customers and users.

Required Criteria

• Master’s or PhD in behavioural science fields such as psychology, cognitive science, or behavioural economics.
• Proven track record in planning and delivering complex, applied research projects using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Strong communication skills for presenting findings to non-technical audiences and senior executives, in both written and oral formats.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Criteria

• Strong foundation in cognitive psychology concepts, models, and decision-making theories, with expertise in knowledge elicitation techniques such as Cognitive Task Analysis.
• Experience conducting research and analysis using real-world data
• Practical experience in technology or software development (ideally AI), combined with familiarity with financial markets or trade surveillance and basic programming skills in R or Python.
• Ability to integrate behavioural insights into applied contexts, improving technical and analytical tools to support sophisticated problem-solving.

This position will be located in London 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.

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:

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus
• Annual equity grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares
• Pension matching
• 28 paid vacation day
• 6 additional days off per year
• Extra vacation time based on tenure
• 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 coffee and cake socials to get to know your colleagues

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.

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Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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