2022 Summer Internship - Strategic Initiatives Intern

2022 Summer Internship - Strategic Initiatives Intern (Market Infrastructure Technology)


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


We have a deep history as innovators and are at the cutting edge of technology and capital markets. Nasdaq Market Technology represents one of four business units within Nasdaq, having the broadest footprint geographically. The Market Infrastructure Technology Group sits within the business, serving over 130 market venues (exchanges, clearing houses, securities depositories and regulators) and a range of innovative and disruptive non-financial sector marketplaces, spanning real-estate, healthcare, advertising and sports betting to name a few. We also offer marketplace related advisory globally. We are at an exciting phase of development -nurturing our mature business whilst looking to expand our footprint with strategic partnerships and alliances.


Your Role


As an intern within our group, you will have an exciting opportunity to shape and impact the execution of our 5 year strategy. Roles and activities are likely to include:


Research and identification of relevant industry players and shortlist of targets for partnerships or alliances


Business case development for strategic initiatives


Nurturing existing partnerships and developing and/or refreshing GTM plans


Interact with strategy, product management and sales to test validity of assumptions and work with team around go to market plans.


Potential to support an ongoing or new Advisory Services project.


Who we are looking for:


Passionate individual looking to start their career in Market Technology


Completing a degree in Business, Finance, Economics or Information Technology or related field with an anticipated graduation date after December 2022 until summer of 2023


Has business/commerce qualification (or working towards qualification) and/or strong interest in corporate strategy and potentially deal structuring


Has qualification or good general knowledge of IT and technology (including new technologies), whilst also having a business-minded approach


Has interest in Fintech


Enthusiastic and keen to build a network within the Nasdaq group


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 Project:


Inorganic growth initiative: identify, shortlist and screening of potential partnership or alliance candidates.


SaaS Transition: working across functional teams to support transition strategy of our Tier 2 and Tier 3 customer base


Business and investment case formulation: for selective strategic initiatives.


Advisory Services Project: work with the Nasdaq management consulting team on a market infrastructure project (i.e. for a top securities exchange or non-financial industry early-stage disrupter.


Engagement with MIT Tier 1 customers to deliver an enhanced/bespoke customer experience.


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/97876936