Product Owner Intern - 2026 Summer Intern at Nasdaq in Atlanta, GA

Summary: Nasdaq is a global leader in market technology and is offering a 10-week summer internship program designed for students to gain real-world experience. The Product Owner Intern will work closely with business stakeholders and an agile delivery team to help define product needs and support the software development lifecycle. Responsibilities: - Support backlog refinement by organizing items, drafting summaries, and helping maintain prioritization with the Product Owner - Draft and refine user stories and acceptance criteria with the Product Owner and Product Manager to align with product vision and strategy - Help gather and analyze requirements, using approved AI tools to accelerate creation of product artifacts (with human review and validation) - Participate in agile ceremonies (stand-ups, planning, refinement, reviews, retros) and take ownership of assigned analysis, testing support, and documentation deliverables - Support validation and testing by helping plan and track UAT, validating sprint outcomes against acceptance criteria, and documenting feedback and next steps Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience/projects) - Interest in (or coursework/exposure to) Agile and Lean product development, including the Product Owner role - Ability to synthesize written and verbal input into concise, testable requirements and acceptance criteria - Comfort using approved AI tools to accelerate work, paired with sound judgment and discretion (protect confidential information and follow privacy/security guidance) - Strong collaboration, communication, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment; able to manage multiple priorities Preferred Qualifications: - Curiosity and problem-solving mindset—able to propose options, ask 'why,' and explore data to support recommendations - Demonstrated client focus (through work, school, or extracurricular experience) and comfort partnering with diverse stakeholders - Self-starter with an eagerness to learn and grow into a fintech product career path Required Skills: Agile product development, Requirements analysis, User story drafting Important Skills: AI tools proficiency Nice-to-Have Skills: Problem-solving mindset, Client focus Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer