Lead Back Office Consultant

About Nasdaq

Nasdaq is a vibrant and entrepreneurial company where everyone is encouraged to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and take intelligent risks. We want everyone to feel welcome and bring their authentic self to work. Every day, we are building a culture where we all feel connected, supported, and empowered.

We are currently seeking a Lead Back Office Consultant to join our Client Delivery Back Office team in Lisbon. The team is composed of experienced financial professionals who provide professional delivery solutions for our clients around the world. Team members are responsible for understanding clients’ business requirements into the capabilities of the Calypso software, responding to a wide variety standard configuration or a deviation from CSRM accelerating the time to market.

• Follow up with the Client’s end-users to validate the solution delivered, achieve signoff, and continue to support various phases such as Blueprint, Foundation, Execution, SIT, UAT, Migration activities, and Go-live in partnership with project managers.

• Identify and raise core product gaps and follow up through our internal process until delivery. During the development of improvements, the Consultant will work with the Product team or Project technical team to iteratively test improvements to ensure they will meet business requirements. Finally, assisting in deployment and validation by the Client will be needed as well.

• Responsible for training users on the system´s usage, client’s configuration and use cases, and/or new functionality.

What we expect from you:

• Extensive experience as a Solution Designer in Back Office consultancy within the capital markets industry.

• Expertise in several of the asset classes: FX, FI/MM, IRD, FXD, CRD, EQD, CMD.

• Proficiency in trade processing, settlement and confirmations.

• Ability to simplify complex ideas.

• Proficiency English (Spanish, French or Portuguese is a plus).

• Strategic approach with the ability to anticipate future trends.

• Customer focused, effectively communicating requirements and functionalities.

• Collaborative great teammate.

• Desirable: Understanding of Front-To-Back Business Units.

• Personal attributes: Analytical thinking, results-driven, effective communication, team-oriented, transparent and accountable.

• Availability to travel: available to travel up to 25% of the time to meet clients onsite as required.

Growth and Development Opportunities:

• Onboarding program on the Capital Markets Platform – Calypso Solution Front to Back.

• Ability and opportunities to learn and grow within the team.

• Outstanding platforms for learning and certification on Calypso Back Office (Valued by the capital market).

• Collaborative learning for a fast and integrated culture of work.

• Experience to work with clients on the International Financial Markets Environment.

What do we offer you?

• Competitive salary.

• Annual Monetary Bonus.

• An Opportunity to become a Nasdaq shareholder!

• Employee Stock Purchase Program Nasdaq stocks with a discount.

• Restricted Stock Units annually assigned stock bonus.

• Internal Mentorship programs - learn from an employee you look up to.

• Wide selection of online learning resources: Udemy, O’Reilly, etc.

• Flex day program (up to 6 days a year).

Why Apply:

Nasdaq’s mission to pioneer innovative technology offering efficient, accessible, transparent, fully integrated solutions is only achievable due to our outstanding workforce. The fusion of deep technical knowledge with the element of human passion, understanding, and energy is what makes Nasdaq’s employees outstanding. At Nasdaq, we offer great opportunities to collaborate on challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. As we continue our exciting growth trajectory, we recognize how important investing in the best talent across the globe is. Are you dedicated, innovative, execution-focused, and customer-centric? If yes, we want to invest in you.

Jump into another career step!

This role is based in Lisbon. The company allows the flexibility to work half a week on-site and remotely (Hybrid model). The selection and interview process has started, don't hesitate and submit your application in English as soon as possible.

A valid working permit for the EU is required.

Individuals applying for or occupying this position must have no previous unspent convictions for criminal offences under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Lithuania, with the exception of offences solely related to minor road traffic violations.

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.