Our People

Our People Make Nasdaq

Inspired by talented colleagues in an entrepreneurial environment, we are pushing the boundaries of possibilities and creating new opportunities.

Smitha Krishnamurthy

Nasdaq has a culture that really recognizes a person’s ability to expand, understands that progression is important, and gives us competencies quickly.

Senior Director, People Strategy Team, APAC, Nasdaq READ THE EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

John Son

The reason why I've been here for so long is that I just love technology, and I think technology is interwoven into our company DNA – technology touches everything that we do on a day-to-day basis.

Director of MarketSite Technical Operations, New York, N.Y. READ THE EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Gunilla Hellqvist

Nasdaq stands for innovation, teamwork and collaboration, and is client-focused.

SVP, European Operations, Stockholm, Sweden READ THE EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

Abdo Zein Al Abedeen

I might not be able to change the entire world, but it is surely worth trying. I sleep better at night knowing that there is at least one person that I was able to help.

QA Test Specialist , Nasdaq READ THE EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

What We Believe In

Lead with Integrity

• Demonstrate respect for everyone
• Communicate transparently
• Role model honesty & ethics

Expand Your Expertise

• Serve as an expert for your clients
• Be curious, ask questions and continuously learn
• Be a thought leader of today and tomorrow
• Invest the effort to excel

Play as a Team

• Listen well and demonstrate humility
• Trust colleagues, assume good intent
• Collaborate across boundaries
• Seek out diverse thought and background
• Exhibit empathy for others

Act as an Owner

• Take initiative and be proactive
• Be accountable for commitments
• Be empowered to propose solutions
• Set measurable goals, and measure results
• Maximize operational efficiency

Drive Innovation

• Bring forth ideas for meaningful change
• Take intelligent risks; learn from failures
• Show courage and resourcefulness
• Lead with agility and resiliency

Fuel Client Success

• Define your clients
• Center decision making around their needs
• Solve problems swiftly
• Demonstrate resilience through obstacles
• Deliver quality that exceeds expectations

Nasdaq Pulses with Opportunity

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Who We Are

Innovative

“Nasdaq is founded on this idea of leveraging novel technology at the right time and the right place.”
— Bill Dague, Head of Alt Data Research for Nasdaq / Quandl

Dynamic

“Learning, updating and adapting is what dynamic means to me, and that’s what Nasdaq is about, and that’s why it succeeds.”
— Wendy Jephson, Head of Behavioural Sciences, Market Technology

Driven

"If someone gives you an opportunity, you better maximize it so that he [or she] wants to give you the next one."
— Adena Friedman, Chief Executive Officer and President

Inclusive

“Our employee networks are vital to the value we create at Nasdaq, being able to bring my whole self to work in an inclusive environment encourages the kind of diverse thought that is the substance of innovation."
— Joshua Machiz, AVP Marketing, Client Experience Events

Community-Minded

"Having an opportunity at the workplace to give back to the community is very positive in terms of employee activity and engagement.”
— Reekiran Kahlon, VP Software Engineer, Derivatives Core Development

A Team

"We have to do it together; otherwise we will fail, especially when you’re working with the huge systems we are developing. It’s really a team effort to achieve success."
— Henrik Rüffel, Project Manager Senior Specialist

Learn and Grow at Nasdaq

Life at Nasdaq includes a range of learning and development options that inspire colleagues to grow their talents and excel in their professional life.

Learn how you can grow at Nasdaq.

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Every day Nasdaq is building a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion, creating an environment where we all feel connected and empowered to succeed.

Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging efforts.