Digital Assets & Tokenization Index Product Management

ADTM Adenza Technology de Mexico S de RL de CV•New York City, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Digital Assets & Tokenization Product Management (PM) role is focused on the commercialization strategy of Nasdaq’s Crypto Index suite along with how Nasdaq’s full suite of index solutions can be further commercialized within a tokenized wrapper. This role operates as the central person to coordinate across our teams to ensure the Indices are commercially viable from a pricing and profitability perspective across audiences. Additionally, this role serves as the central point for key contract considerations. This role will frequently cross-collaborate with Market Platforms regarding Nasdaq’s tokenization efforts. Leadership Provides leadership and direction to and through team members Implements customer-focused and process-driven performance metrics and cultures to ensure a positive business performance. Establishes reporting and measurements across product portfolios, using feedback to shape ongoing refinements for product focus areas and thought leadership. Drives talent and leadership development with a significant focus on leadership through influence. Grows the Product Management job family by mentoring other Product Managers or by organizing activities for other Product Managers to enhance their skills and experience. Strategy Drives the global commercialization strategy of the Nasdaq Crypto Index suite which currently includes the flagship Nasdaq Crypto Index and associated single asset reference rates. Drives the global commercialization strategy of indexes when utilized within a tokenized wrapper. Understands and adheres to business strategy and policies that result in a positive bottom line for the Index business, Capital Access Platforms and wider Nasdaq. Works with senior management team to effectively drive the strategy, recommending solutions and guiding business resources and activities as needed. Designs global strategy for portfolio management of wide array of index investment strategies, analyzing complex business dynamics and competitive issues and determining their impact on multiple project initiatives and the product portfolio. Drives product profitability and risk mitigation strategies and reviews business, division, major geography, corporate function, or major corporate sub-function and organization’s performance data (financial, market, sales, activity reports, etc. to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels), understanding financial implications of the business strategy. Identifies and drives new global business opportunities for targeting new geographies or client segments and helps support appropriate business plans throughout the matrix organization Reviews and approves solutions and comprehensive business cases that are feasible and growth oriented. Reviews and approves product approaches based on intellectual property and patent considerations. Remains abreast of the competitive landscape including specific competitive products, regulatory dynamics, investor needs, strengths and weaknesses and industry trends. Has responsibility for product pricing, commercialization and contracting term frameworks Engages with relevant Nasdaq team members outside the Index Business to drive cross-collaboration that delivers revenue growth and value for the overall organization Management and Operations Oversees the execution of organizational initiatives and daily operations of the business; issues necessary instructions to senior management for preparation of department budgets, procedures, schedules, etc. Partners with domestic and global teams and projects, identifying risks and issues and intervening when needed. Manages multiple, complex projects, serving as an expert resource to teams during the sales targeting and go to market planning phases. Monitors status updates prepared by others, handling the escalation of problems and offering guidance and recommendations to project leaders and business leaders. Directs the development and execution of global investment product distribution strategies and serves as a global resource and expert for advising global investment strategy relevance and commercial strategy. Drives creative thinking in the creation of global product solutions to address customer needs, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to leverage organizational ecosystem messaging and lessons learned to improve organizational capabilities and offerings. Responsible for necessary measures to ensure compliance with applicable work safety and work environment regulations and any applicable Nasdaq policies. Client Engagement Builds strong partnerships with key individuals, leaders, and stakeholders in other organizations, both domestically and globally. Provides strategic guidance to clients (internally and externally) to support their individual, team and business development. Cross Functional Responsibilities Work with R&D to understand who and how indices are being pitched across different client product solutions and influence areas of focus for new product ideation Work with Investor Distribution to influence market perspective and support objectives for channel distribution. Work with Methodology Research to proactively identify methodology adjustments the team should consider for Crypto indexes to ensure the indexes remain relevant and investable Work together with Sales to understand the right target customers to bring relevant indexes to and to understand client roadmaps and objectives for documentation in salesforce to improve our index pitch target planning Coordinate with Sales to understand the right price levels in market context and develop monetization and contracting strategy Collaborate with Marketing to manage public perception and relevance of indices, to assure that collateral is produced in time and that messaging is in line with product strategy and intended positioning, and to ensure the right target audience is being targeted Work with Legal and Governance to understand market protection dynamics and to determine how changing market regulations might affect the indices

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Engineering, Computer Science, Data Analytics, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or similar
10+ years’ experience at either an index provider, asset manager, 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.
Extensive domain knowledge of digital assets and their associated adoption.
Proven track record of successfully managing and launching index product portfolios or associated index-linked investment 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

Nice To Haves

A proven track record of successfully implementing Index strategies.
Extensive domain knowledge of global financial markets, benchmark and systematic index construction and use cases for Indexes.
Knowledge of machine learning and data science concepts
One or more Agile certifications (e.g. CSPO, CSP, ICP-ACC) and/or Scaling certifications (SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale) are a plus
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction to and through team members
Implements customer-focused and process-driven performance metrics and cultures to ensure a positive business performance.
Establishes reporting and measurements across product portfolios, using feedback to shape ongoing refinements for product focus areas and thought leadership.
Drives talent and leadership development with a significant focus on leadership through influence.
Grows the Product Management job family by mentoring other Product Managers or by organizing activities for other Product Managers to enhance their skills and experience.
Drives the global commercialization strategy of the Nasdaq Crypto Index suite which currently includes the flagship Nasdaq Crypto Index and associated single asset reference rates.
Drives the global commercialization strategy of indexes when utilized within a tokenized wrapper.
Understands and adheres to business strategy and policies that result in a positive bottom line for the Index business, Capital Access Platforms and wider Nasdaq.
Works with senior management team to effectively drive the strategy, recommending solutions and guiding business resources and activities as needed.
Designs global strategy for portfolio management of wide array of index investment strategies, analyzing complex business dynamics and competitive issues and determining their impact on multiple project initiatives and the product portfolio.
Drives product profitability and risk mitigation strategies and reviews business, division, major geography, corporate function, or major corporate sub-function and organization’s performance data (financial, market, sales, activity reports, etc. to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels), understanding financial implications of the business strategy.
Identifies and drives new global business opportunities for targeting new geographies or client segments and helps support appropriate business plans throughout the matrix organization
Reviews and approves solutions and comprehensive business cases that are feasible and growth oriented.
Reviews and approves product approaches based on intellectual property and patent considerations.
Remains abreast of the competitive landscape including specific competitive products, regulatory dynamics, investor needs, strengths and weaknesses and industry trends.
Has responsibility for product pricing, commercialization and contracting term frameworks
Engages with relevant Nasdaq team members outside the Index Business to drive cross-collaboration that delivers revenue growth and value for the overall organization
Oversees the execution of organizational initiatives and daily operations of the business; issues necessary instructions to senior management for preparation of department budgets, procedures, schedules, etc.
Partners with domestic and global teams and projects, identifying risks and issues and intervening when needed.
Manages multiple, complex projects, serving as an expert resource to teams during the sales targeting and go to market planning phases.
Monitors status updates prepared by others, handling the escalation of problems and offering guidance and recommendations to project leaders and business leaders.
Directs the development and execution of global investment product distribution strategies and serves as a global resource and expert for advising global investment strategy relevance and commercial strategy.
Drives creative thinking in the creation of global product solutions to address customer needs, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to leverage organizational ecosystem messaging and lessons learned to improve organizational capabilities and offerings.
Responsible for necessary measures to ensure compliance with applicable work safety and work environment regulations and any applicable Nasdaq policies.
Builds strong partnerships with key individuals, leaders, and stakeholders in other organizations, both domestically and globally.
Provides strategic guidance to clients (internally and externally) to support their individual, team and business development.
Work with R&D to understand who and how indices are being pitched across different client product solutions and influence areas of focus for new product ideation
Work with Investor Distribution to influence market perspective and support objectives for channel distribution.
Work with Methodology Research to proactively identify methodology adjustments the team should consider for Crypto indexes to ensure the indexes remain relevant and investable
Work together with Sales to understand the right target customers to bring relevant indexes to and to understand client roadmaps and objectives for documentation in salesforce to improve our index pitch target planning
Coordinate with Sales to understand the right price levels in market context and develop monetization and contracting strategy
Collaborate with Marketing to manage public perception and relevance of indices, to assure that collateral is produced in time and that messaging is in line with product strategy and intended positioning, and to ensure the right target audience is being targeted
Work with Legal and Governance to understand market protection dynamics and to determine how changing market regulations might affect the indices