Posted 5 months ago
Director, Quantitative Data Products
@ QNDL Quandl, Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Nasdaq's QNDL Quandl, Inc. is hiring a Director of Quantitative Data Products in Toronto to define strategy and drive execution for a portfolio of alternative data products sold to investment funds. The role owns the product lifecycle from client research through launch and revenue growth, in a hybrid setup with at least 3 office days a week. The posting states a base salary of $121,000 to $170,000 plus bonus, equity and benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Define strategy and drive execution for alternative data products
- Conduct market research and validate client needs
- Own product lifecycle from ideation through scale
- Build product roadmaps tied to revenue growth
- Lead go-to-market: pricing, positioning, sales enablement
Requirements summary:
- 10+ years in product or data roles within investments
- Deep knowledge of capital markets and data feeds
- Proven 0-to-1 launch experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, CS or engineering
- Strong alternative data landscape knowledge (preferred)
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Director |
| Department | Product management |
| Experience | 10+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Performance bonus, Stock or equity |
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QNDL Quandl, Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1 |
Director, Quantitative Data Products
Nasdaq's Alternative Data group specializes in creating unique and insightful data products from non-traditional data sources. Well-known examples of Alternative Data include sentiment measures, real-time tracking of vehicles via GPS transponders, satellite monitoring of industrial facilities, and consumer insights gleaned from anonymized credit card transactions. Our data products empower some of the world's most sophisticated investment funds to outperform.
As Director of Quantitative Data Products, you'll play a critical role in defining strategy and driving execution of a portfolio of innovative Alternative Data products. You'll thrive in this position if you're entrepreneurial, data-driven, and strategic, with a deep understanding of investments and a passion for creating products that generate real business impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. The ideal candidate has trade floor and/or investments experience, with a strong understanding of buy-side and sell-side trading workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct market research and engage directly with clients to identify new product opportunities and validate concepts.
Own the full product lifecycle from ideation and validation through launch, scale, and ongoing optimization.
Develop and prioritize product roadmaps that align with business objectives and drive measurable revenue growth.
Partner with cross-functional teams including data science, data engineering, partnerships, client success, sales, and marketing to design and deliver innovative data products.
Drive go-to-market strategy, including pricing, positioning, and sales enablement to maximize product adoption and success.
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in product management, product development, and/or data analysis within the investment industry.
Deep understanding of capital markets, data product fundamentals, and data feeds/products.
Proven ability to conceptualize and drive new initiatives from 0-to-1 in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills and a revenue-focused, owner mindset.
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, computer science, engineering, or related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong understanding of the alternative data landscape, including key companies and products/services, as well as their competitive positioning.
Experienced in evaluating and applying alternative data to the investment lifecycle (i.e., programming, statistics, backtesting, etc).
0-to-1 startup or venture-building experience.
This position will be located in Toronto and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.
Come as You Are
Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.
We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.
What We Offer
We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.
The base pay range for this role is $121,000 - $170,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.Journal
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