Specialist- Front Office Risk Consultant

The Role

We’re looking for a Sr. Specialist- Front Office Risk Consultant to join our team, reporting to the Sr. Manager Technical Analysis. In this role, you’ll help shape how we deliver scalable financial solutions that power capital markets globally.

You’ll fit right in if you’re analytical, collaborative, and customer-focused, enjoy working across teams and time zones, and thrive on solving complex challenges with real business impact.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with clients to understand business needs and turn them into practical capital markets solutions.
• Configure and deliver scalable system solutions that align with industry best practices.
• Collaborate with global teams to design, test, and implement high-quality solutions.
• Support clients across project phases, from design to go-live and beyond.
• Identify improvement opportunities and help enhance product capabilities and processes.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–8+ years of experience in capital markets, consulting, or financial technology.
• Proven ability to translate business needs into functional solutions and influence decisions.
• Strong communication skills in English and Spanish; Portuguese is a plus.
• Experience working in collaborative, global environments and familiarity with financial systems or tools.

Nice to Have

• Experience across asset classes such as FX, Fixed Income, Derivatives, or Equities.
• Knowledge of risk management concepts (market, credit, liquidity).
• Experience working with software delivery or implementation projects.

This position will be located in Mexico City 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 people from all backgrounds and identities. If you need any accommodation during the hiring process, just let us know.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package that supports you and your family — inside and outside of work.

Actual pay depends on your skills, experience, education, and location. In addition to base pay, we offer short-term incentives (bonus or commission) and long-term incentives (equity), where applicable.

Learn more on our Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.