About the role
- As a senior leader at Nasdaq, you will be accountable for shaping and executing AI strategy across Enterprise Solutions, advancing our position as a global technology company powering markets and economies. This role requires a proven ability to set direction, influence across business functions, and deliver measurable impact in complex, regulated environments. You'll thrive in this position if you bring executive presence, strategic clarity, and the ability to mobilize diverse teams around a shared AI vision. Key Responsibilities
- Define and lead enterprise AI strategy for Expert Functions, Web Properties, and Enterprise Data, ensuring alignment with Nasdaq's global objectives.
- Identify and prioritize AI opportunities based on business impact, feasibility, and organizational readiness, with a focus on measurable outcomes. Guide build versus buy decisions using Nasdaq's Return on Invested Capital framework to balance strategic value, risk, and long-term enterprise benefit. Advise senior leadership and the Board on AI investment tradeoffs, transformation priorities, and emerging trends, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and regulatory expectations. Engage with vendors, platform providers, and external partners to assess AI solution maturity and determine strategic fit.
- Champion responsible AI adoption by influencing governance, ethical considerations, and risk management practices across the organization.
Required Qualifications
Extensive leadership experience in enterprise AI, data, or advanced analytics, with a proven track record of delivering measurable business outcomes. Demonstrated success in setting and executing multi-year AI or technology strategies within complex, global organizations. Strong executive presence with the ability to present to and influence senior stakeholders, including Management Committee and CEO-level audiences.
Deep understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management in AI adoption, with the ability to translate complexity into practical guidance. Track record of guiding strategic investment decisions using structured financial frameworks such as Return on Invested Capital. Exceptional communication and change management skills, with the ability to align people, process, data, and technology around a shared vision.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Computer Science, Data Science) or equivalent senior leadership training. Experience in management consulting or advisory roles driving transformational change. Familiarity with capital markets, fintech, or regulated industries and their unique data and AI challenges.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Nasdaq will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa) This position will be located in New York or Philadelphia, 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 positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
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 $172,000 - $335,000.
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.
Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to Secure Wealth 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off Prioritize Health Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts Care for Family Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave Connect with Community Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days Grow Career Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page. At Nasdaq, we’re proud to be the engine behind the world’s capital markets.
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