Lead, Corporate Communications, Financial Technology

Why Nasdaq
When you work at Nasdaq, you’re working for more open and transparent markets so that more people can access opportunities. Connections can be made, jobs can be created, and communities can thrive. We want all our employees to have access to opportunity, too. That means planning for career growth, ensuring you have the tools you need, and promoting an inclusive culture where we’re all valued for our unique perspective.

Here, you will work for a global tech leader committed to breaking down barriers to inclusive prosperity. We see technology as a means to free people up to work together more productively and effectively by centralizing data, analytics, and market intelligence.

Here, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Not only is it our responsibility to do better, but we also need representative voices to power the fresh thinking that is vital for our business and our clients.

What We Offer
We have an exciting Lead Corporate Communications opportunity in the Nasdaq Financial Technology Division for corporate communications, with a focus on external comms. The role will be part of the Market Platforms strategy team to drive measurable results through impactful thought leadership campaigns. The role will act as a lead Comms advisor supporting senior executives and our businesses in the APAC region.

The role will be working closely with a wide range of internal stakeholders including business development, marketing, internal research, and enterprise communications, to help develop insightful content and provide recommendations on media strategy. 

The ideal candidate will bring knowledge, experience, and creativity on positioning Nasdaq as the premier technology partner, as well as to elevate Nasdaq’s role in the broader financial ecosystem. With deep understanding of the media landscape, the ideal candidate will help develop newsworthy and unique content that features our data, insights and subject matter experts. 
In addition to support the development and execution of external communications campaigns for the division, the role will also collaborate with other businesses within Market Platforms and help elevate Nasdaq’s brand. 

You can expect an autonomous but fast-paced work environment where you are recognized for your results and ability to drive things forward. Every day brings many opportunities to learn & grow and rewards with a global impact we create.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary package, incredible private health insurance, employee stock purchase plan, a global mentoring program, counseling through our Employee Assistance Program, gym sponsorship and more.

About Nasdaq Financial Technology
Nasdaq’s Financial Technology Division is established in 2023 as a milestone and a continuation of our decade-long journey in advancing the modernization of markets. With a comprehensive portfolio of marketplace technology, surveillance, risk management and regulatory reporting capabilities, the Financial Technology business is established to be a platform partner that is scaled to help companies mitigate, manage, and capitalize on the risk, capital, and regulatory complexities of today.
 

What You Will Do

• Drive awareness and thought leadership of Nasdaq Financial Technology Division.

• Support the promotion of business milestones, product launches, and subject matter experts by generating earned media coverage.

• Build credibility and profile in key areas including trading, regulation, financial technology, risk management and more.

• Develop creative, newsworthy, and impactful media campaigns featuring our expertise and solutions.

• Maintain and build relationships with key media outlets, journalists and influencers.

• Proactively engage with media outlets and journalists for story ideas.

• Write and review communications materials including press releases, pitches, social media copies and thought leadership content published on social and owned platforms.

• Arrange, facilitate, and manage media briefings with key spokespeople on all speaking engagements.

• Collaborate with internal collaborators across several functional areas on campaigns, product launches, client wins, and achievements.

What We Expect

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public affairs, journalism, or a related field

• 7+ years of corporate communications experience 

• Experience in working directly with media 

• Knowledge in financial services and technology media landscape

•  Proven ability to create and implement comprehensive media and thought leadership programs that support Nasdaq’s brand and overall business objectives

• Excellent writing and editing skills, including the ability to write scripts and talking points for internal and external audiences

•  Strategic thinking, judgment, and sound decision, with the ability to work effectively under pressure

• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously while working with a cross-section of colleagues

• Ability and experience to work independently while collaborating with teams globally. 

• Strong experience in issue management and crisis communications.

• We are open to candidates based in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Philippines

​​Does It Sound Like You? 

Please follow through by clicking the “Apply” link and submitting your application. If your skills and experience are a match, we will be in touch soon. In the meantime, please visit our website and social media channels to learn more about our innovative business, inclusive culture and where a career at Nasdaq can take you.

This role is used to build pool of qualified candidates for future hiring needs.

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.