Principal - Product Manager
About The Position
As a Principal Product Manager reporting to the AVP – Product Management, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping Nasdaq's product roadmap and driving innovation in the Capital Markets Back Office. You will lead product development initiatives from inception through delivery, influencing key stakeholders, and engage with customers on strategic opportunities. You'll thrive in this position if you're a strategic thinker with a proven track record of leading complex, cross-functional efforts and translating market insight into high-impact product outcomes. You should have a background in Securities Processing and Accounting for US Fixed Income, and experience with Capital Markets Post-Trade-Processing Systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
- 10+ years of experience in product management or a related discipline within technology or financial services.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across global, matrixed organizations.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with experience using data to drive decisions and measure outcomes.
- Proven track record of managing complex product programs with multiple workstreams and competing priorities.
- Clear, executive-level communicator with experience presenting to cross-functional and senior leadership audiences.
- Experience with US Fixed Income in Post-Trade-Processing and Accounting functions.
Nice To Haves
- Post-graduate degree (e.g., MBA) or relevant professional certification.
- Experience in capital markets, fintech, or regulated technology environments.
- Active membership in a relevant professional association or demonstrated leadership in industry communities.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive product strategy across the full product lifecycle — from ideation and design through launch, iteration, and market adoption.
- Lead cross-functional project spanning engineering, design, testing, and demonstration to deliver scalable, customer-aligned product solutions.
- Identify and pursue new business and market opportunities, developing business cases, and go-to-market strategies within a matrixed organization.
- Translate customer insights, market research, and competitive analysis into actionable product requirements, roadmaps, and prioritization decisions.
- Partner with functional leaders to provide timely updates on product performance, resource needs, and strategic recommendations.
- Oversee feasibility studies, field trials, and profitability analyses to inform investment decisions and product direction.
Benefits
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
