Data Scientist Senior Specialist

Nasdaq Technology is looking for a passionate Lead Data Scientist, to join the Bangalore technology center in India

If Innovation and effectiveness drive you forward this is the place for you!

Nasdaq is continuously revolutionizing markets and undergoing transformations while we adopt new technologies to develop innovative solutions, constantly aiming to rewrite tomorrow

As a Lead Data Scientist, you will play a key role analyzing complex data sets from various sources and identify business opportunities from the insights

We are looking for candidates who share those values along with a genuine desire and drive to deliver top technology solutions to today's markets

With this position we offer :

Join the development organization for Nasdaq Trade Surveillance

The main objective for the development team in Bangalore is to build upon the industry leading trade surveillance platform for our customers globally

We are looking for a Lead Data Scientist who will initially work on an AI initiative to improve the way we perform trade surveillance in our FinTech division

Your role and responsibilities:

You will act as the Senior Specialist Data Scientist within the team, owning the analysis and modelling for complex and large data sets

You will be expected to be able to document and explain your findings to a wide cross section of stakeholders including customers

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with experienced team delivering complex technology solutions to international clients

You will work with and learn from subject matter experts, and have the opportunity to take on more responsibility withing the Engineering team

Furthermore, you will:

Designs complex and predictive modeling and manipulates complex data from a large number of divergent sources in working through the more strategic large business opportunities in partnership with senior business leaders and / or Customers

Proven experience in Capital Markets

Experience in trading surveillance would be advantageous

Writes research reports describing the experiment conducted, results, and findings

Based on these results makes recommendations on business opportunity to technology, product, and senior management

Will often partner with technology and business leaders working with strategic clients exploring business partnering opportunities

Is able to articulate the complex hypothesis and predictive modelling in commercial terms, influencing product development

Is a functional expert, presents the data science concepts internally to gain understanding and commitment on exploring joint business ideas with our large and strategic clients

Works across business units, aligning opportunities strategically across Nasdaq

Is the lead scientist for a business unit facilitating cross functional inputs on key data science work and translating into profitable business streams

We expect you to have:

Minimum 10+ years of experience with at least 5+yrs as a Lead Data scientist

Proven experience as a Machine Learning Architect or AI

Strong programming skills in one or more analytical tools such as R, SQL, or Python

Must have experience in Trade Surveillance

Experience with SQL, relational databases and data warehouse

Deep knowledge of math, probability, statistics, and algorithms

Experience working with big data identifying trends, patterns, and outliers in large volumes of data

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Strong presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas

Education Qualification: Bachelor/master’s in mathematics, Statistics, Data science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field

It would be great if you:

Experience in AWS cloud platform is a big plus

Does it sound like you? What happens now?

As the selection process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible

We will get back to you in 2-3 weeks

What will it be like working here?

Nasdaq is a vibrant and entrepreneurial company where everyone is encouraged to take initiative, challenge status quo, and take intelligent risks

We want everyone to feel welcome and bring their authentic self to work

Every day, we are building a culture where we all feel connected, supported and empowered

We are a Hybrid-first environment that embraces work-life balance and fosters well-being

What do we offer you?

Annual monetary bonus

An opportunity to become a Nasdaq shareholder

Employee Stock Purchase Program Nasdaq stocks with a discount

Health Insurance Program

Flexible working schedule and hybrid way of work

Flex day program (up to 6 paid days off a year)

Internal mentorship program – get a mentor or become one

Wide selection of online learning resources, e g

, Udemy

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