2022 Summer Internship - Project Management Intern

2022 Summer Internship - Project Management Intern


Why Nasdaq?


When you work at Nasdaq, youre working for more open and transparent markets so that more people can access opportunities. Connections can be made, jobs can be built, and communities can thrive. We want all our employees to have access to opportunity, too. That means planning for career growth, ensuring you have the tools you need, and promoting a broad culture where were all valued for our outstanding perspective. Here, you will work for a global tech leader committed to breaking down barriers to inclusive prosperity. We see technology as a means to free people up to work together more efficiently and effectively by centralizing data, analytics, and market intelligence. We're committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Not only is it our responsibility to do better, but we also need representative voices to power the fresh thinking that is vital for our business and our clients.


Interning at Nasdaq


The Nasdaq Futures Internship Program provides successful candidates with an outstanding opportunity to experience a relevant and immersive 10 week internship. As participants in the Nasdaq Futures Internship Program, you will deliver real, impactful work within a business unit. You will work on a defined project and partner with a mentor, network with senior colleagues and present your project at the end of the program. You will also participate in learning development opportunities and meet with senior leaders. This Nasdaq Internship runs for 10 weeks commencing from June to August 2022.


The Team


The Project Management team is spearheading our largest and most critical implementations of solutions to our Market Infrastructure Operator clients. The team consist today of about 20 senior project managers who lead teams from 20-130 colleagues. We use both waterfall methodology but are transitioning towards an agile delivery process.


Your Role


The Intern will be given a problem statement describing a real challenge that we face today. The Intern will then be responsible on how this problem will be broken down and resolved and delivered. Along the way the Intern will follow our project management methodology and guidelines with support from mentors and steering committee.


Who we are looking for:


Passionate individual looking to start their career in technology
Completing a Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Business and Economics or related field with an anticipated graduation date after December 2022 until summer of 2023
Genuine interest or experience in finance, project management and software development
Taking courses relevant on project management


What would be helpful:


A self-starter with evidence of intellectual curiosity
A critical thinker who exhibits entrepreneurism and problem solving abilities
Energized by a heavy workload and tight deadlines
Able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally


Sample Projects:


This will depend on what challenge we face at the time, but in 2021 our Intern was given a problem statement around our sales process that were not well defined nor effective. The intern made a deep analysis of our current process mainly through interviews and documented it and found gaps and potential improvements based on market best practices. The end result with recommended actions was presented to a large group of stakeholders.


This Nasdaq Internship runs for 10 weeks commencing from June to August. To learn more about Campus Life at Nasdaq, please click here.


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.


Apply online: http://nasdaqinc.contacthr.com/95458287