Index Derivatives Sales Director

Nasdaq is seeking an Index Derivatives Sales Director to drive sales and growth for its Nasdaq-100 Index Options products (NDX & XND). The role involves leading sales, retention, and marketing initiatives, developing strategies, fostering client relationships, and collaborating with internal and external partners. The director will also integrate and promote products within brokerage offerings and represent Nasdaq at industry events. This position requires over 10 years of experience in financial markets sales.

Must Have

• Drive sales, retention, and marketing initiatives for Nasdaq-100 Index Options.
• Develop and execute short- and long-term sales plans.
• Foster relationships and identify new business opportunities.
• Partner with senior management, brokerage firms, and strategic leaders.
• Coordinate product implementation, communication, and integration.
• Expand awareness among institutional and retail firms.
• Attend and participate in conferences, panels, and industry events.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or marketing/sales.
• 10+ years of sales experience in the financial markets.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive rewards package
• Generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive)
• Equity (long-term incentive)
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity for growth
• 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
• Professional development opportunities

Nasdaq's North American Markets Services Sales group is responsible for its Equities, Options, and Index Options products. The Nasdaq Index Options product suite currently comprises the Nasdaq-100® Index Option (NDX) and the Nasdaq-100® Micro Index Options (XND). We are looking for our next Index Derivatives Salesperson to join our team and help grow institutional and retail participation in this expanding market.

This position can be located in New York, Philadelphia or Chicago 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.

Responsibilities:

• Drive Sales & Growth: Lead and prioritize sales, retention, and marketing initiatives for Nasdaq-100 Index® Options (NDX & XND), targeting new and existing clients.
• Develop & Execute Strategies: Guide short- and long-term sales plans, foster relationships, and identify new business opportunities through direct client engagement and industry events.
• Collaborate & Align: Partner with senior management, brokerage firms, and strategic leaders to align client needs with product strategies and support sustained growth.
• Integrate & Promote Products: Coordinate product implementation, communication, and integration into brokerage offerings, while expanding awareness among institutional and retail firms.
• Represent Nasdaq: Attend and participate in conferences, panels, and industry events to deepen market presence and strengthen partnerships.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or marketing/sales
• 10+ years of sales environment in the financial markets

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.

The base pay range for this role is $160,000 - $215,000. 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.