Corporate Communications Lead

What you will do

• Further enhance and protect Nasdaq’s reputation.
• Work closely with senior management to stay on top of company developments and trends to identify and prioritize communication needs and ensure integration and coordination across communication initiatives.
• Cultivate a strong internal network across Nasdaq’s businesses to drive impactful campaigns aligned with commercial objectives and business and product achievements.
• Initiate and lead reputational impact campaigns and media engagements across the United Kingdom and Europe.
• Collaborate with the global communications team on issue management and crisis communication.
• Proactively identify key public relations opportunities and risks and propose risk mitigation tactics.
• Establish relationships with emerging influencers within the media landscape to help drive understanding of Nasdaq’s differentiated offerings across a number of different partner groups and a growing number of industries.
• Develop thought leadership and positioning strategies in support of business leadership.

What we expect

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in journalism, communications, business, marketing, or technology.
• A great teammate with strong communication, collaboration, active listening, and problem-solving skills.
• At least 7 years of proven experience working in communications/PR either in-house or agency – preferably both - with a focus on media relations.
• Experience from industries in capital markets, finance, and/or FinTech.
• Very strong media relations skills.
• Experience in crisis communication.
• Very strong writing skills in English.
• Ability to engage and collaborate closely with external clients, suppliers, and internal partners.
• A strong inner drive and motivation, thriving in a high pace environment.

What happens now?

If you think you would thrive in this role, then we would love to hear from you! This is a full-time position in our London office. Please submit your application in English as soon as possible.

Our London office is located in Bishopsgate and is easily accessed via multiple public transport options. The building offers a member’s gym, bike park, food stalls and proximity to a variety of restaurants, shops and markets.

Nasdaq UK offers our employees a strong compensation package that includes an annual bonus, equity grant, and access to an employee stock purchase program. Employees receive 25 days of annual vacation (plus 1 additional flex day every two months), pension plan, health and dental insurance, career development programs, and more. We advocate flexible ways of working and have a hybrid remote/in-office setting with 3 days per week in the office.