Looking to build your career in portfolio management with one of the world’s leading financial technology companies? Nasdaq is seeking a motivated Portfolio Management Analyst to join its team in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced investment and finance professionals, analyze portfolio performance, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to a fast-paced, data-driven environment. If you have strong analytical skills, a passion for financial markets, and enjoy solving complex business challenges, this position could be the perfect next step in your career.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | Nasdaq |
| Role | Portfolio Management Analyst |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field (relevant experience preferred) |
| Job Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Salary | $85,000–$115,000 USD |
| Work Type | Hybrid |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level |
| Industry | Financial Services / Financial Technology (FinTech) |
Job Description
At Nasdaq, you’ll kick off your career in a place where learning and collaboration are part of every day. As an Analyst on our Index Portfolio Management team, you’ll support the running of index models that determine security selection and portfolio allocation — contributing to products used by clients around the world.
You don’t need to have all the answers right now — we’ll help you build your skills, confidence, and network to grow into the role and beyond.
What You’ll Do
- Learn how index rebalances and reconstitutions work, developing expertise in indexing, benchmarking, and financial data over time.
- Execute periodic index reconstitution and rebalance models using documented workflows and runbooks.
- Perform independent review and validation of model outputs and underlying data sets to ensure accuracy and methodology adherence.
- Maintain process documentation for data sources, indexes, and workflows, and contribute ideas for continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to communicate findings and support product and infrastructure enhancements.
What We’re Looking For
- Recently completed or final-year student in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 0–3 years of relevant experience; eagerness to learn, ask questions, and contribute to a team environment.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
- Clear communicator who works well both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Technical proficiency in R, Databricks and SQL
- Highly self-motivated, with a hands-on approach to problem solving—proactively identifying issues and developing tools or solutions to address
Selection Process
- Application submission
- Resume screening
- Recruiter interview
- Technical and/or hiring manager interview
- Panel or team interview (if applicable)
- Background verification
- Final selection and offer
How to Apply
- Visit the official Nasdaq Careers website.
- Search for the Portfolio Management Analyst position in Philadelphia.
- Review the job description and eligibility requirements.
- Create or sign in to your careers account.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your updated resume and any required documents.
- Review your application and submit it.
- Monitor your email and careers portal for updates on your application status.
