Sr. Director - Platform Manager - Index Data
About the role
The Index Data Platform Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping Nasdaq’s Index Platform by leading the strategy for onboarding, standardizing, and transforming vendor and internal data into production-ready assets. This role is responsible for defining business requirements and data methodologies that support the construction, calculation, and dissemination of Nasdaq’s global indexes.
Responsibilities
Define and communicate the platform vision and strategy, specifically in respect of data strategy and data management, aligning with business goals and objectives.
Lead ideation sessions to generate platform features and enhancements, leveraging market insights and user feedback.
Facilitate and own the platform roadmap, including creating Lean Canvases, User Story Maps, and Epics.
Own the end-to-end platform agile delivery lifecycle, from ideation to production, ensuring successful delivery and adoption.
Lead the Product Delivery Lead(s) in translating epics to user stories and acceptance criteria that development teams will execute on.
Primary point of contact for internal stakeholders. Act as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders, effectively communicating platform capabilities, limitations, and requirements.
Define and analyze key metrics to measure product performance. Drive continuous improvement of platforms through data-driven insights, user feedback, and industry best practices.
Collaborate with other Nasdaq groups to align to best practices, data sharing and interoperability, including ensuring that data is AI ready to be able to leverage the benefits of Agentic workflows.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree – Finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or similar
12 years experience at either an index provider, asset management (EFT Portfolio Management team) or bank derivatives desk
Extensive domain knowledge of global financial data, and the how that is used in the creation of benchmark and systematic Indexes
Strong understanding of data management concepts, data pipelines, and data architecture principles, with experience using Databricks or similar platforms
Proven track record of successfully managing and launching platforms or data products in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment
Strong analytics and problem-solving skills, with the ability to gather and interpret data to make informed product decisions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences
Experience with agile methodology and product management, as well as using tools such as JIRA and Confluence
Strong business acumen and ability to understand the larger company strategy
Preferred Requirements
A proven track record of successfully implementing Index platforms and /or Data platforms
Familiarity with AWS cloud and Databricks platforms
Knowledge of machine learning and data science concepts and their integration in current AI methods and agentic workflows
One or more Agile certifications (e.g. CSPO, CSP, ICP-ACC) and/or Scaling certifications (SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Health spending account with employer contribution
Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
Gym membership discounts
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