Threat Intel Analyst

As a Threat Intelligence Analyst you’ll play a critical role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats targeting Nasdaq’s systems, data, and critical financial services. This role supports Nasdaq's InfoSec by monitoring threat activity, conducting in depth analysis, and providing actionable insights to reduce risk.

You’ll thrive in this position if you’re highly organized and reliable, and have a strong interest for technology and cybersecurity.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor internal and external threat intelligence sources to identify emerging threats relevant to Nasdaq and the financial sector.
• Analyze security events, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and suspicious activity to determine threat severity and potential impact.
• Produce timely, clearly articulated threat reports, alerts, and recommendations for security teams and business stakeholders.
• Support incident response activities through threat research, adversary profiling, and forensic data analysis.
• Maintain awareness of threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) affecting financial institutions.
• Collaborate with InfoSec, Global Technology, and Risk teams to enhance detection capabilities and reduce attack surfaces.

• Education (at least BSc) and experience in technology or cybersecurity related disciplines.
• High degree of organization and reliability.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Nice to have

• Cybersecurity or technology audit certifications (CISSP, CCSP, CISA/CISM, etc.) are a big plus.
• Familiarity with common cybersecurity attack frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP)
• Familiarity with common controls frameworks (e.g., NIST CSF, NIST 800-53).
• Experience with SIEM, threat intelligence platforms, and malware analysis tools is a plus.

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus
• Annual equity grant
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares
• Pension plan with Nasdaq contribution
• 6 additional days off per year
• Extra vacation time based on tenure
• Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Health insurance
• Free gym, yoga & pilates classes and discounted in-office massages
• 24/7 mental health support for you and your family
• Global mentoring program
• Unlimited access to e-learning platforms
• Hybrid work setup
• Modern and comfortable work environment with fresh fruit, snacks, and weekly fika