Head of Market Intelligence (Corporate Strategy)
At a glance
Leadership Market Research role at Nasdaq. New York · full-time · $178,000–$329,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Evaluate broad market, regulatory, industry, and technology shifts for strategic implications
- Track competitors, their positioning, advantages, leverage points, and likely direction
- Quantify value creation using profit pools, revenue analysis, capital choices, and portfolio reviews
- Work with business units to assess market size and prioritize growth opportunities
- Own the insights roadmap and brief Nasdaq’s executive leadership team
What you bring
- At least ten years in strategy, finance, consulting, or investment banking, including leadership of major intelligence work
- Strong analytical judgment and the ability to turn complex material into clear executive frameworks
- Experience with financial modeling, competitor research, and market-sizing approaches
- Clear written and spoken communication with influence among senior stakeholders
- A bachelor’s degree; capital markets, financial services, fintech, or AI-enabled research experience is preferred
Who this fits
You’ll suit a structured thinker who combines analytical depth with strategic judgment and executive presence. The role is based in New York and is full-time, with a hybrid home and office arrangement noted for most positions. You’ll report to the SVP and present directly to Nasdaq’s executive leadership team.
From the employer
Key Responsibilities
- Trends: Analyze macro, industry, regulatory, and technology trends to surface actionable implications for Nasdaq's ecosystem and our long-term strategy.
- Competitive Analysis: Develop and maintain deep competitive intelligence on key players and industry dynamics, assessing positioning, leverage points, platform advantages, and future-state predictions.
- Long-Term Valuation: Quantify enterprise value creation opportunities through revenue and profit pool analyses, capital allocation trade-offs, and portfolio attractiveness assessments across growth and efficiency dimensions.
- Market Share: Work with the Business Units to help build and maintain market share analyses — including TAM/SAM assessments and market share capture models — to identify and prioritize Nasdaq's highest-value growth opportunities.
- Lead the strategic intelligence & insights roadmap and present findings directly to Nasdaq's Executive Leadership team.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in strategy, finance, consulting, or investment banking, with a track record of leading high-impact market intelligence work.
- Strong structured analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex and sometimes abstract information into clear, executive-ready frameworks and insights.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic financial modeling, competitive analysis, and market sizing methodologies.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and present with executive presence.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in capital markets, financial services, or fintech.
- Experience leveraging AI-enabled research methods for landscape assessments or market intelligence.
- Bachelor’s degree required
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 $178,000 - $329,000. 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.
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