Reporting to the Head of Data Partnerships, you'll play a critical role in expanding Nasdaq's alternative data business by sourcing, evaluating, and securing unique, high-value data partnerships with non-traditional data owners across key industry verticals.

You'll thrive in this role if you're entrepreneurial, consultative, and energized by the challenge of building relationships with senior executives and helping them understand the value of their data and what a partnership with Nasdaq can unlock.

Key Responsibilities

Identify, qualify, and secure new alternative data providers across high-value verticals, developing a new partner pipelinefrom prospecting to close.

Educate and pitch potential partners on Nasdaq's value proposition, developing compelling business cases for exclusive data commercialization opportunities.

Lead initial data assessments, evaluating quality, compliance, privacy practices, and overall strategic fit for Nasdaq's data products portfolio.

Negotiate and initiate complex data licensing agreements, revenue-share models, and strategic alliances that protect partner intellectual property while maximizing mutual value.

Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and the broader Data Products team to evaluate prospective partners and ensure differentiated, high-alpha data assets.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Marketing, Economics, or Communications, or equivalent practical experience.

5+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, data acquisition, or strategic sourcing, with a demonstrated track record of closing complex data or financial technology alliances.

Strong understanding of the alternative data and financial technology ecosystem, including how data assets are packaged, priced, and utilized by end-markets.

Proven ability to negotiate complex legal frameworks including revenue-share models and master partnership agreements.

Solid understanding of data privacy regulations, compliance requirements, and risk considerations related to third-party data sourcing.

Nice-to-Have

Prior experience in the investment industry or financial data.

Experience engaging directly with C-level executives, including cold outreach and executive-level presentations.

Familiarity with global data licensing structures and cross-border partnership frameworks.

This position 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 welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

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 $90,000 - $153,000. 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.

About the company

Nasdaq operates one of the world’s largest electronic stock exchanges and provides a suite of financial technology services for buying and selling securities, plus analytics like Nasdaq Smart Portfolio. Its products include an electronic trading platform that matches orders, subscription analytics, and data services, as well as listing services and non-financial marketplaces through InsurTech partners. It differentiates itself with a large, scalable exchange, extensive data analytics, a broad subscription-based product lineup, and a footprint in both traditional markets and digital marketplaces. Its goal is to provide efficient, transparent access to capital and investment opportunities worldwide while growing revenue from trading, listings, and data-driven services and advancing sustainable investing globally.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1971

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Second-quarter 2026 revenue hit $1.5 billion, while fintech revenue grew 16%.
Verafin and Stablecore unify fiat and crypto monitoring, addressing a fast-growing $2.4 trillion market.
Nasdaq launched 34 index products in Q2 2026, expanding annuities and international distribution.

What critics are saying

SEC delisting fights like Shineco show Nasdaq carries constant regulatory and reputational risk.
Kraken tokenization and blockchain settlement make Nasdaq dependent on crypto counterparties and execution by 2027.
NYSE, Cboe, and ICE are racing into tokenized trading, commoditizing Nasdaq's infrastructure.

What makes Nasdaq unique

Nasdaq fuses exchange rails, Verafin, Calypso, and eVestment into one capital-markets stack.
September 2026 Kraken investment positions Nasdaq as bridge between tokenized and traditional equities.
Nasdaq-100 licensing and index products create recurring revenue beyond volatile trading volumes.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance

Oct 23rd, 2026

Nasdaq Q3 revenue jumps 14% to $1.5B as cloud and anti-financial crime demand surges

Nasdaq reported third-quarter 2026 net revenue growth of 14% year over year to $1.5 billion, driven by demand for cloud technology and index products. The company announced the results on its earnings call on October 22, 2026. Cloud migration is lifting contract sizes: 85% of fintech bookings were for cloud-based solutions. Demand for Nasdaq Verafin, its financial crime prevention software, also rose, with 12 enterprise deals signed year to date against nine in all of last year. Bruce ATS agreed to use Nasdaq's trading technology to power the first 24/7 US equities trading ecosystem. Free cash flow reached $616 million for the quarter. Nasdaq plans to spend on organic technology investment and share repurchases.

KuCoin

Oct 22nd, 2026

Nasdaq Foundation grant helps Marketplace expand financial literacy content

Marketplace, owned by American Public Media, has received a grant from the Nasdaq Foundation's Economic Opportunity Initiative to expand its financial literacy content. The source gives no grant amount. The money will bundle Marketplace's best reporting and learning material into one digital hub. It will also widen classroom-ready resources through educational partners and reach audiences online, particularly on social media. The project centres on four podcasts: Million Bazillion, Financially Inclined, This Is Uncomfortable, and Must Be the Money. Neal Scarbrough, vice president and general manager of Marketplace, said the support will help it "expand the depth, discoverability, and reach of these resources.

Associated Press

Oct 22nd, 2026

Nasdaq Q3 net revenue rises 13% to $1.5B as ARR hits record $3.4B

Nasdaq reported third quarter 2026 net revenue of $1.5 billion, up 13% from a year earlier. Solutions revenue rose 17% to $1.2 billion, and annualized recurring revenue hit a record $3.4 billion, up 12%. Financial Technology revenue grew 16% to $529 million. Index revenue jumped 39% to $286 million, helped by $49 billion of net inflows in the quarter. GAAP diluted earnings per share rose 31% to $0.96. Non-GAAP earnings per share rose 18% to $1.04. Nasdaq returned $173 million to shareholders through dividends and $323 million through share repurchases. It also completed the acquisition of LeveL Markets, which closed early in the fourth quarter.

Yahoo Finance

Oct 16th, 2026

Nasdaq 100 futures fall 0.4% as AI spending and Fed rate hike fears weigh on tech

US stock futures edged lower on Thursday evening as investors worried about technology valuations and the cost of financing artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Nasdaq 100 futures fell 0.4% by 20:50 EDT, while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.1%. Dow Jones futures rose 0.1%. In the regular session, the Dow climbed 1.1% as investors moved into defensive sectors. The S&P 500 gained 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite 0.1%. Tech remained weak. Nvidia fell 1.8%, Dell dropped 6.9%, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise fell 7.1%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index lost 0.9%, its seventh straight decline. Inflation also weighed. September producer prices rose more than expected, and markets priced in a 67% chance of a Fed rate rise by December. The 10-year Treasury yield fell to about 5.09%.

PR Newswire

Oct 15th, 2026

Moomoo and Nasdaq launch third paper trading contest with AI assistants and $200,000 in prizes

Moomoo has opened registration for its third Global Paper Trading Competition, again partnering with Nasdaq. The contest runs from October 12 to November 20 (ET), and participants trade with virtual money, so no real funds are at risk. Each entrant gets $100,000 in virtual capital to trade US stocks, ETFs, and options. Everyone also receives one month of free access to Nasdaq TotalView, a depth-of-book market data feed. New this year are four AI assistants: Steady Explorer, Sector Navigator, Short-term Sniper, and Quant Trader. Each supports research with a different investing style. Investors in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong can compete for a share of $200,000 in trading coupons. Top performers receive trophies, and some may appear on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square.

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