Index Platform Manager - Index Data Expert

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. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in index data for equity indexes, with deep knowledge of vendor ecosystems, data transformation logic, and downstream API enablement.

Nasdaq Index's Platform is a multi-vendor, multi-asset-class calculation, dissemination, and data access point for vendor and derived data, and calculation algorithms that drive Index research, construction, and management decisions of Nasdaq's global index business.

The Index Platform Management Team is responsible for researching, making recommendations and implementing standards for how and which data and methodologies are used by Nasdaq's Indexes, and to promote standardization across the Index Platform.

Members of the Index Platform Management Team are industry leaders with a deep understanding of Index construction and methodologies and of global capital markets, including equity and derivative trading data, corporate actions, and company financial statements. Team members collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including platform users, technology, and governance.

The Role:

The Index Data House Views role will be responsible for researching and creating and maintaining rules for transforming data to be production ready for use in the construction of Nasdaq Indexes. The success candidate will need extensive knowledge of data, the sources of data and data vendors used in equity index production.

Key Responsibilities:
Data Strategy & Onboarding

• Implement the strategy for how index data is structured, processed, and leveraged within Nasdaq's Unified Data Platform (UDP), ensuring scalability, flexibility, and modularity to support evolving business needs.
• Lead the strategy for onboarding vendor data across asset classes (equities, derivatives, crypto, etc.) into Nasdaq's Unified Data Platform.
• Work with the Index Business, the end data users, to define and implement rules for transforming raw vendor and internal data into standardized, production-ready formats based on industry standards or internally developed conventions.
• Ensure data is bi-temporal, deduplicated, and normalized to support index construction and replication.

Business Requirements & Master Data Design

• Write detailed business requirements for the creation and maintenance of master datasets, including reference data, corporate actions, and transactional data.
• Collaborate with Technology, Governance, and Index Management teams to ensure data masters are structured to support downstream index APIs and tools such as Index Composer, Index Monitor, and Portfolio Maintenance Calculator.
• Define logic for selecting Nasdaq's "single source of truth" for each data field, including security level derived calculation rules and QA guidelines.

Platform Enablement & Vision

• Contribute to a long-term vision for a modular, scalable, and flexible data processing architecture that supports rapid ingestion, transformation, and delivery of vendor and internal data.
• Promote standardization across the Index Platform by recommending and implementing data methodologies and policies that align with firmwide goals.
• Maintain awareness of index trends, industry standards, and the data drivers of new index products.

Thought Leadership & Collaboration

• Champion initiatives that advance the Index Platform's capabilities in data methodology and management.
• Act as a subject matter expert on data methodologies and vendor capabilities (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet, Morningstar), advising internal teams including Research & Development, Benchmark Administration, and Client Services.
• Represent Nasdaq's data policies and transformation logic to internal and external stakeholders, defending decisions with fact-based rationale and market awareness.

• 10+ years of experience in index data management, vendor data integration, or financial data operations.
• Deep understanding of index construction, data vendor ecosystems, and adjudication logic used by index providers and asset managers.
• Proven ability to write business requirements and lead cross-functional data initiatives in an Agile environment.
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused mindset that considers the real-world trading implications of index data policies.

This position will be located in Philadelphia, 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.

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.

The base pay range for this role is $116,200 - $193,600. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual boncommission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive 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