ETP/Options Manager

The ETP/Options Manager at Nasdaq's Listing Qualifications Department oversees regulatory operations for Nasdaq-listed Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) and supports options market listings. This role requires deep expertise in ETPs, strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and process improvement skills to manage regulatory operations in a fast-paced environment. The manager will supervise a team of regulatory analysts and engage with issuer clients on compliance matters, contributing to investor protection and market integrity.

Must Have

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations for ETP and options listing compliance programs.
• Supervise a team of regulatory analysts and drive process improvements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on ETPs and options, providing insights to internal teams and clients.
• Engage with issuer clients on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Support Nasdaq policy initiatives and present program updates to senior management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of ETP industry experience, including 2+ years leading teams.
• Strong understanding of ETP structures and industry trends.
• Clear communicator with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Good to Have

• Experience in options markets and trading.
• Exposure to regulatory environments and cross-functional collaboration.
• Comfort with basic data analytics and reporting tools.

Perks & Benefits

• 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
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Health spending account with employer contribution
• Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
• Gym membership discounts
• Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions)
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility benefits
• Paid bereavement leave
• Company gift matching program
• Employee resource groups
• Paid volunteer days
• Education Assistance Program
• Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

As an ETP/Options Manager reporting to senior leadership within the Listing Qualifications Department, you’ll play a critical role in overseeing regulatory operations for Nasdaq-listed Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) and supporting options market listings. Nasdaq’s Listing Qualifications Group’s mission is to protect investors and market integrity by ensuring that listed companies meet the Nasdaq Stock Market’s rigorous listing standards. We are looking for an exceptional manager to join our experienced team of regulatory experts. Our ideal candidate has a has a strong working knowledge of Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs), experience supervising small teams, is a problem solver, likes new challenges and can work effectively in a team environment. In this role, you will be part of a team of 200+ legal, compliance, surveillance and regulatory professionals located in the U.S. and Europe. You’ll thrive in this position if you have deep expertise in ETPs, strong leadership and communication skills, a knack for problem-solving and process improvement, and the ability to manage regulatory operations in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations for ETP and options listing compliance programs.
• Supervise a team of regulatory analysts and drive process improvements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on ETPs and options, providing insights to internal teams and clients.
• Engage with issuer clients on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Support Nasdaq policy initiatives and present program updates to senior management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of ETP industry experience, including 2+ years leading teams.
• Strong understanding of ETP structures and industry trends.
• Clear communicator with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, and Access is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in options markets and trading.
• Exposure to regulatory environments and cross-functional collaboration.
• Comfort with basic data analytics and reporting tools.

Come as You Are

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.

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.

In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), 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.

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