Senior Specialist - Agile Product Management

Why Nasdaq

When you work at Nasdaq, you’re working for more open and transparent markets so that more people can access opportunities. Connections can be made, jobs can be created, and communities can thrive. We want all our employees to have access to opportunity, too. That means planning for career growth, ensuring you have the tools you need, and promoting an inclusive culture where we’re all valued for our unique perspective.

Here, you will work for a global tech leader committed to breaking down barriers to inclusive prosperity. We see technology as a means to free people up to work together more productively and effectively by centralizing data, analytics, and market intelligence.

Here, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Not only is it our responsibility to do better, but we also need representative voices to power the fresh thinking that is vital for our business and our clients.

What We Offer

This is a permanent full-time role based in Sydney, Australia following a hybrid work model setup (at least 2 in office days per week).

You can expect an autonomous but fast-paced work environment where you are recognized for your results and ability to drive things forward. Every day brings many opportunities to learn & grow and rewards with a global impact we create.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, incredible private health insurance, employee stock purchase plan, a global mentoring program, counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, gym sponsorship and more.

What You Will Do

Execute the Vision – Translate the product strategy into a roadmap, metrics, and desired functionality expressed as stories in the product backlog.

Translate Desires – Communicate the voice of the customer to the development team and manage customer expectations as you turn their pains and problems into actionable user stories in the backlog. Provide guidance of product functionality to development teams.

Prioritize Needs – Understand, define, and communicate the prioritization of product requirements expressed as stories in the product backlog with a mind toward business value, flow, and tradeoffs.

Act as a Servant Leader – Actively manage business risks, issues, & impediments expressed by the delivery team. Attend agile ceremonies to ensure that development work is aligned with the roadmap.

Enhance Quality – Build quality into acceptance criteria and accept all work increments produced by the development team. Track progress on release and completion. Integrate with the other business product lines and technology to align your product’s strategy with the overall needs directed by the business line and technology executives.

Level of Complexity – Manage risks of judgment with a serious impact on the success of your product. Supports innovative strategic thinking by identifying and presenting industry trends and opportunities.

What We Expect

• A degree in Business/Finance, Computer Science or equivalent field

• At least 4 years of global experience in a Trade Surveillance or Surveillance Product role

• A collaborative spirit, able to translate customer requirements clearly into user stories

• An understanding of the customers’ business and the ability to creatively solve for the “jobs to be done”

• An analytical approach to solving business problems through iterative practices

• Experience using JIRA and Confluence

• Data analytics skills working in tools such as Excel, Filters, Pivot Tables etc.

• Ability to engage and collaborate closely with external clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

• A strong inner drive and motivation, thriving in a fast-paced environment

• Flexibility to take some meetings outside of work hours

What Would Be Helpful

• Agile product experience

• Proficiency in R, Python, or Notebook

• Experience in the functionality and use of SMARTS Trade Surveillance (STS) core application

• Deep understanding of Nasdaq Trade Surveillance (STS) alerts and Fav data

Does It Sound Like You?

Please follow through by clicking the “Apply” link and submitting your application. If your skills and experience are a match, we will be in touch soon. In the meantime, please visit our website and social media channels to learn more about our innovative business, inclusive culture and where a career at Nasdaq can take you.

This is a permanent, full time role so candidates should have full working rights in Australia. To be eligible to apply, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency status.

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.