Product Development Director

Director - Product Strategy

Seeking a seasoned professional to join us as a key member of the Nasdaq Canada Exchange team. As liaison between Nasdaq, a complex multi-faceted client base, an internal engineering and sales teams, this individual will play a critical role in translating client- and regulatory - driven changes and business requirements into actionable deliverables, ensuring alignment with Nasdaq’s documentation standards and internal processes. The role requires a strong understanding of equities market structure and operations, knowledge of market data and order entry protocols, and the ability to navigate and communicate effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key conduit between internal Nasdaq teams and external client stakeholders.
• Translate client requests and business requirements into actionable documentation.
• Draft and maintain vendor notices and specifications, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Provide input into business strategy and maintain product roadmaps.
• Collaborate with technology teams.
• Participate in client outreach and industry meetings.
• Provide functional and application-level support to clients, including issue resolution, escalation management, and incident tracking.
• Deliver technical and functional input to sales and commercial teams to support proposals and client communications.

Required Qualifications

• Education Required: Degree qualified in Computer Science, Business/Finance or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Experience Required: At least 10 years
• Strong analytical skills
• Clear communicator with experience in collaborative, matrixed environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or certification (e.g., MBA, CFA, PMP).
• Technical backround.
• Exposure to global teams and cultural nuances in cross-border collaboration.

This position will be located in Toronto, 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.

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.

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