Student Analyst - Nasdaq Market Research

Student Analyst - Nasdaq Market Research


Nasdaq’s Economic & Statistical Research (ESR) is looking for a Student Analyst to join the team. The ESR team provides analytical support for all Nasdaq business units within the Nordic & Baltic region. This is achieved by delivering Business Intelligence systems for self-service analysis, reporting of recurring statistics and customized quantitative research to answer ad-hoc questions – all to help improve trading, capital formation and market structure.


The team consists of about a dozen employees that work across three different areas: Technology, Research and Statistics. Our primary stakeholders are within Capital Market Listings, Equities, Derivatives, Fixed Income and Commodities.


You will provide quantitative analysis and support research initiatives focusing on Cash Equities. This includes utilizing existing business intelligence and reporting solutions – primarily SAP Business Objects and Microsoft Power BI – to prepare and analyze data. You will also support research efforts by engaging in data extraction, data cleanup, and exploratory analysis using a combination of programming languages (SQL, R, and/or Python). Typical projects include investigating the changes in, and the drivers of, Nasdaq’s market share, performing impact analyses, and understanding the trading profile of individual exchange members.


About you


We are looking for someone with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Our short deadlines also place high demands on service mindedness, efficiency, and expertise. We think you have the ambition to become an expert in this exciting area within financial markets. We can offer access to amazing datasets that provide a microscopic view into the functioning of financial markets.


We expect you to have


Relevant studies within finance or engineering
Proficiency in programming or scripting languages, e.g. R or Python
Ability to work with very large data sets
Experience working with decision support, reporting or business intelligence
Effective collaborator in a cross-functional team
An interest in finance


It will be great if you have


Familiarity with capital markets and financial products
Experience working with SQL
Knowledge of econometric and/or statistical methods
Knowledge of machine learning tools


Does this sound like you?


This is a part-time position in Stockholm, Sweden. The ideal candidate can work at a minimum 2 days a week alongside their studies and full time during the summer. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Please submit your application in English as soon as possible.


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/121350590