Role Overview
As a Business Analyst, you will support DP&O’s Data Strategy initiatives by working with business stakeholders to elicit, understand, analyze, document, refine and communicate business needs so that technical delivery and operations teams can appropriately prioritize and build effective solutions. Data Strategy’s priorities are around finding opportunities to grow our data (through new data acquisition, extraction, derived content creation, partnerships, etc.), creating methods and pathways for data interoperability, supporting the building of new capabilities and technology, and the reducing of time-to-market for new datasets and capabilities.
The ideal candidate must be able to work collaboratively as a fully contributing team member and performs essential tasks to translate business requirements and project objectives into an actionable plan, coordinate activities across cross-functional teams, monitor progress toward objectives and plan, and develop/manage the schedule to ensure projects are completed on time and aligned with stakeholder expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Engage with domain and subject matter experts to identify, develop, document, validate and endorse the requirements of their project, program, or request.
Understand the business processes, conduct story mapping, document detailed business requirements, develop functional designs, conduct gap analysis, etc. that bring the client and project team to a common understanding of the product and how it will satisfy the business need.
Consult with and advise product managers when defining product release content and timeline, applying product development principles, innovative thinking and a focus around the stakeholder and end-user experience.
Work with the data strategy and product leadership to ensure alignment toward the business vision and strategy and to translate roadmaps into user stories that are part of a well-groomed, prioritized backlog.
Operate in an Agile team environment: Participate in relevant Scrum ceremonies and rituals (Backlog Refinement, Daily Stand-up, Iteration / Release Planning, Sprint Review, Retrospective, etc.).
Drive identification, socialization and mitigation of risks that could compromise delivery.
Maintain open and constant communication amongst the team, management, and stakeholders regarding project status and sprint outcomes.
Inspect, accept or reject completed work from the development sprint.
Plan, organize and facilitate User Acceptance Testing.
We expect you to have:
- 5+ years of experience and successful track record as a Business Analyst/Product Owner in an Agile environment, ideally in financial services or technology.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake business analysis within an Agile environment, with experience in requirements elicitation, gathering, documentation and management.
- Expertise in writing thoughtful user stories that accurately convey the value being generated for the user.
- Extensive experience in QA/UAT testing and coordination.
- An analytical mindset: We’re a “data or it didn’t happen” team, and the ability to translate data into actionable insights is critical to our work.
- Intellectual curiosity: this team is tasked with taking high-level problem statements and creating measurable, impactful outcomes for our stakeholders.
- Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills, enabling effective interaction with stakeholders and users in the provision of advice, guiding decision-making and seeking cooperation in the delivery of solutions.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Data Analytics, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
It would be great if you
- Are an expert in Jira/Confluence.
- Have knowledge of the global finance and/or investment management industry.
- Have experience in Artificial Intelligence (Agentic AI, LLM's, AI Workflows).
This position offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (at least 2 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.
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.
In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), 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.
