Qualifications
Responsibilities
Benefits
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 pipeline from 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.
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:
For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.
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