"In 2023 and 2024, we welcomed new colleagues to Nasdaq through the integration of Verafin and Adenza, expanding our teams across 38 countries. Our inclusive, global culture is powering a new era where three high-performing organizations now collectively bring our clients new solutions and capabilities. Our team's excitement is evident in our record high employee engagement and historically low turnover, signaling a collective commitment to this transformative journey."
Bryan Smith, Chief People Officer, Nasdaq
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Bryan Smith, Chief People Officer, Nasdaq
Nasdaq is where your voice is heard, your ideas respected, and your contributions valued. Here, creativity knows no bounds, and every opinion matters, creating a culture of recognition and resourcefulness.
Our Workforce
By Gender (Global)
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Male | 61.5% | 63.7% | 64.6% |
Female | 36.3% | 36.0% | 35.3% |
Undisclosed | 2.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Non-Binary | 0.1% | 0% | 0% |
| Total Number of Employees1 (Excluding Adenza) | 6,555 | 6,377 | 5,814 |
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Male | 63.4% |
Female | 34.9% |
Undisclosed | 1.6% |
Non-Binary | 0.1% |
| Total Number of Employees1 (Including Adenza) | 8,525 |
By Racial Ethnicity (U.S. Only)
White | 61.2% |
Asian | 17.5% |
Black | 7.3% |
Hispanic | 5.4% |
Two or More | 1.9% |
Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
Native American | 0.1% |
Undisclosed | 6.4% |
White | 64.6% |
Asian | 16.1% |
Black | 7.9% |
Hispanic | 5.7% |
Two or More | 2.8% |
Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
Native American | 0.1% |
Undisclosed | 2.6% |
White | 65.4% |
Asian | 16.5% |
Black | 7.5% |
Hispanic | 5.8% |
Two or More | 2.1% |
Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
Native American | 0.2% |
Undisclosed | 2.4% |
1 Total includes employees of non-wholly owned consolidated subsidiaries excluded from percentage calculations.
Career Development
We invest in professional development for our employees, specifically through our work creating an updated career framework – a more streamlined, structured and scalable approach to managing career growth.
We offer access to professional in-person and online employee development courses and job-specific training, including internal career networking programs and one-on-one mentoring, as well providing tuition assistance to employees enrolled in degree-granting academic program.
At Nasdaq, career advancement is fueled by taking initiative and expressing readiness for new challenges. It's a culture where ambition meets opportunity, leading to remarkable career trajectories.
Catalyzing Leadership
Martin's Journey
Martin Awong, a Director in Nasdaq's Treasury Department, learned to expand his leadership skills through the LEAD Program. "The LEAD Program has been richly rewarding in teaching me how to navigate through sometimes challenging management environments." He believes LEAD builds skills and aligns participants with Nasdaq's deeper values. "The LEAD Program has benefited many of us by helping us bring a high level of authenticity to our business. My personal goal was to execute on the technology strategy while collaborating with diverse teams leading to meaningful impact. LEAD inspired and gave me the drive to deliver on these strategies."
Health & Wellbeing
At Nasdaq, we understand the impact health and wellbeing has on productivity and employee engagement. We also recognize the important role that our leaders play in creating a culture of wellbeing and belonging. We offer a holistic suite of programs, benefits and resources, known as You&Q, to meet our employees where they are – in their lives and career journeys.
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- Health care, such as medical, dental, vision coverage and flexible spending accounts
- Risk insurances, such as short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
- Hybrid work schedules
- Flex days for employees to care for their mental health and wellbeing
- Paid time off to full and part-time employees including sick leave, vacation and personal days
- Preventative care programs, such as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing and mental health
- Access to virtual fitness programs and on-site fitness classes or facilities
- Stress management training and access to a sleep improvement program
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Employee resource groups
Charitable matching program
Paid time off to volunteer
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Tuition reimbursement for academic degree-granting programs
Robust learning opportunities
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Employee stock purchase plan
Student loan program (U.S.)
U.S. specific defined contribution retirement plan with no waiting period for employees who are regularly scheduled to work at least 20 hours per week, with a Company match of 100% up to a 6% contribution by the employee
Outside the U.S., the Company meets or exceeds the local statutory retirement plan requirements
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- Fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance
- Family leave and bereavement leave
- Pet insurance (U.S.)
- U.S. paid parental leave for employees scheduled to work 20+ hours (12 weeks for birth, non-birth and adoptive parents, plus an additional eight weeks of disability leave for birth parent to recover from childbirth)*
- Canada top-up to weekly pay (26 weeks) for parental leave for employees scheduled to work 20+ hours*
- Subsidies for regular, emergency and back-up family care (children and elders)
- Dedicated lactation on-site facilities and breast milk shipping (U.S.)
* 2024 parental leave policy updated from our 2023 policy of 6 weeks (U.S.) and 15 weeks of top-up to government benefits (Canada)
Providing a Safe and Healthy Work Environment
Nasdaq is committed to providing our employees, contractors and office visitors with a healthy and safe work environment.
For more information, see our Commitment to Operational Health and Safety statement
Building genuine connections within our team is at the heart of our culture. It's about caring, checking in, and taking moments to share a cup of coffee and conversation.
Supplier Diversity
A diverse supply chain strengthens our operations, supports our communities and enhances our client experience. Nasdaq’s Supplier Diversity Program is a crucial component of our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. We work with qualified businesses owned by diverse individuals or groups, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, women and veterans.