Nasdaq

AVP, Strategic Insights

Nasdaq$172K — $335K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in a strategic role across finance, strategy, consulting, or banking.
  • Analytical thinker with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear frameworks.
  • Experience in structured problem solving and strategic financial modeling.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills for synthesizing complex data into insights.
  • Understanding of capital markets, financial services, and fintech is preferred.
  • Must be proactive, resourceful, and demonstrate intellectual curiosity.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to uncertainty while maintaining integrity and a positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and analyze macroeconomic, industry, regulatory, and technology trends for strategic insights.
  • Develop and maintain competitive intelligence on key players and market dynamics.
  • Quantify enterprise value creation opportunities through detailed market analyses.
  • Evaluate portfolio performance across growth and efficiency dimensions.
  • Build enterprise scenarios and strategic narratives to support long-term ambitions.
  • Present key insights directly to the Nasdaq Executive Leadership team as needed.
  • Utilize AI-enabled research methods for high-quality landscape assessments and insight reports.
  • Lead a team of strategy professionals in developing and executing the annual intelligence roadmap.

Benefits

  • 401(k) program with a 6% employer match and an Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside a health spending account.
  • Hybrid home/office working schedule, paid parental leave, and fertility benefits.
  • Company gift matching program and paid volunteer days to connect with the community.
  • Education Assistance Program and professional development opportunities for career growth.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a strategic thinker to join the Corporate Strategy team and lead strategic insights for us. The position will work closely with the Strategy Leadership team in supporting the analyses and insights that help build conviction behind our long-term ambition. To that end, you will be responsible for developing and executing the strategic intelligence and insights roadmap as part of our annual strategic planning process.

Responsibilities:
  • Identify and analyze macro, industry, regulatory, and technology trends; translate insights into implications for Nasdaq's ecosystem and long-term strategy.
  • Develop and maintain competitive intelligence on key players and ecosystem dynamics; assess competitive positioning, leverage points, platform advantages, and predictions.
  • Quantify enterprise value creation opportunities including revenue and profit pools, TAM/SAM analyses, and market share capture.
  • Evaluate portfolio attractiveness and performance across growth and efficiency dimensions, including ROIC considerations and capital allocation trade-offs.
  • Build enterprise scenarios and strategic narratives by defining value drivers, key assumptions, and "what we need to believe" to achieve long-term ambition, while surfacing risks and opportunities.
  • Directly present key insights to the Nasdaq Executive Leadership team, as appropriate.
  • Leverage AI-enabled research methods to produce high-quality landscape assessments, market maps, and insight reports.
  • Curate, summarize, and synthesize key external content (e.g., podcasts, long-form essays, analysts, conferences, think-tanks) into clear, decision-useful takeaways for leadership.
  • Support the Strategy Leadership team on ad hoc analyses for corporate strategic priorities, executive debate and decision-making, and time-sensitive strategic questions.
  • Lead a small team of talented strategy professionals, develop the annual intelligence roadmap, and deliver outstanding insights.


Qualifications:
  • 10+ years in a strategic role across finance, strategy, consulting or banking.
  • Analytical thinker with the ability to put complex ideas into clear frameworks.
  • Demonstrable experience in structured problem solving and strategic financial modeling skills.
  • Ability to synthesize complex data and information to develop insights that are well explained - strong oral and written communications skills necessary.
  • An understanding of capital markets, financial services, and fintech is preferred.
  • Must be proactive, resourceful, and demonstrate intellectual curiosity.
  • Must have the ability to react positively in the face of uncertainty and be able to pivot quickly, if required.
  • Exhibit the highest standards of integrity and be pleasant & fun to work with.


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

About Nasdaq

Nasdaq, Inc. is a global technology company that operates a suite of financial services businesses, including trading, clearing, exchange technology, regulatory, securities listing, and public company services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Nasdaq operates in over 50 countries and has more than 4,700 employees worldwide. The company is committed to innovation and has been at the forefront of developing new technologies to improve the efficiency and transparency of financial markets.
Learn more about Nasdaq
Size
5,987 employees
Market Cap
$29.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$933 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+9.7%
Revenue
$5.6 billion
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