Nasdaq

Head of Product, Governance Solutions

Nasdaq$143K — $279K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in product leadership roles within B2B SaaS
  • Proven track record of launching and scaling SaaS products
  • Understanding of AI technologies with experience in AI/ML and data insights
  • Commercial go-to-market experience focused on driving revenue growth
  • Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong alignment-building and influencing skills across functions
  • Familiarity with product analytics and design tools like Pendo and Builder.io

Responsibilities

  • Translate long-term vision into a viable product roadmap
  • Define and track success metrics related to revenue and user retention
  • Deliver resilient software for enterprise use-cases
  • Integrate AI into governance workflows with a focus on security
  • Guide product decisions on build vs. buy and data strategy
  • Develop deep understanding of buyer personas and prioritize based on insights
  • Bridge collaboration between product, engineering, and revenue teams

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 6% employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Generous paid time off and paid parental leave
  • Fertility benefits and employee resource groups
  • Education Assistance Program and robust training opportunities
  • Hybrid work schedule and paid volunteer days
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Head of Product to lead this transformation. This is a commercial product leadership role, responsible for the product vision and delivery, and for turning innovation into measurable customer value and durable revenue growth.

The successful candidate will bring strong product delivery and go to market experience launching SaaS and AI enabled products, leadership of high-performing teams, and the ability to build alignment between Product, Engineering, Revenue, Customer Success, and Marketing around roadmap priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Set Product Strategy and Roadmap
  • Translate the long-term vision into a commercially viable roadmap for the core board management platform and AI insight tools across Nasdaq Governance Solutions
  • Define and track product success metrics tied to revenue growth, retention, and adoption - beyond delivery.
  • Deliver high-performing software for an enterprise use-case where resilience if a must


Lead AI-Driven Product Innovation and Monetization
  • Lead the integration of AI into governance workflows and intelligence offerings, with a strong focus on usability, trust, and security.
  • Guide decisions around build vs. buy, model selection, data strategy, and platform scalability.


Be the Voice of the Customer
  • Develop deep understanding of multiple buyer personas (board members, corporate secretaries, C-suite executive leaders).
  • Use customer insight, data analysis, and market research to guide prioritization.
  • Balance enterprise requirements (security, compliance, scale) with usability and workflow efficiency.
  • Act as a senior product spokesperson with customers, prospects, and partners.


Lead High-Performing Product Teams
  • Build, develop, and inspire a strong product management and design organization, setting clear standards for customer-centric product thinking.
  • Model executive-level leadership, clarity, and accountability.


Cross-functional Leadership
  • Bridge the gap between engineering, advisory and the revenue, CS and marketing teams around product prioritization.


What We're Looking For
  • 10+ years' experience in product leadership roles within B2B SaaS
  • Consistent record of launching and scaling SaaS products, driving adoption, expansion, and revenue outcomes, and monetizing new capabilities
  • Solid understanding of AI technologies and experience working with or leading products that incorporate AI / ML, GenAI, automation, and data/insights.
  • Commercial go-to-market experience translating product strategy into revenue growth, retention improvement, and expansion.
  • Ability to engage credibly with engineering leaders and partners while communicating value clearly to non-technical partners.
  • Strong communication skills, with ability to build alignment and influence across functions.
  • Experience with product analytics and design tools such as Pendo and Builder.io
  • Ability to travel internationally to visit teams, clients, and partners


Nice to Have
  • Experience in governance, compliance, legal-tech software
  • MBA or advanced degree (preferred but not required)
  • Experience with enterprise collaboration or workflow platforms
  • Location

This position can be located in Boston (US), London (UK) or Atlanta (US) and 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 $143,000 - $279,000. 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.
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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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