Director of Communications, Digital Liquidity Networks

Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications & Messaging
• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that advance Nasdaq's Digital Liquidity Networks vision and business objectives
• Craft clear, compelling messaging that bridges traditional finance, market-structure, and crypto-native audiences
• Position Nasdaq executives and subject matter experts as authoritative voices on the modernization of markets — digital assets, tokenization, continuous/always-on trading, equities market structure and programmable, interoperable infrastructure
• Create strategic narratives around key initiatives including off-exchange/ATS execution, digital asset trading, post-trade, collateral management, blockchain infrastructure, tokenization, and institutional adoption
• Lead the development of long-term communications roadmaps aligned with DLN's business strategy and the evolving market-structure landscape
• Media Relations & Issues Management
• Proactively pitch stories and secure high-impact coverage in crypto-native, market-structure, and traditional business media
• Manage media inquiries and develop reactive statements on market developments, M&A milestones, and regulatory developments affecting DLN
• Monitor digital asset news flow, market-structure developments, and social sentiment to identify opportunities and risks

Requirements

• 10+ years of communications experience, with a proven track record in progressively senior roles
• Minimum 3-5 years focused on digital assets, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, equities market structure, or trading-venue/ATS communications
• Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic communications programs that drive business results, including M&A and business-launch communications
• Experience working in or with the crypto/blockchain industry (exchanges, protocols, infrastructure providers, DeFi platforms, Web3 companies) and/or traditional market-structure participants (exchanges, ATS/ECNs, liquidity venues, market makers, post-trade providers)
• Deep, established network spanning the digital asset community and mainstream financial markets, including relationships with key influencers, media, founders, and industry leaders
• Deep fluency in crypto and blockchain technology, including technical architecture, consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, DeFi protocols, and tokenomics
• Strong understanding of market structure and liquidity models, including off-exchange execution, ATS/ECN dynamics, continuous vs. periodic trading, and the evolution of institutional liquidity
• Comprehensive understanding of the digital asset ecosystem, including major blockchain networks (Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, etc.), cross-chain infrastructure, and emerging protocols and solutions
• Expert knowledge of the intersection between mainstream finance and decentralized finance, and the broader transformation of capital-markets architecture
• Strong understanding of the digital asset regulatory landscape including securities laws, AML/KYC requirements, and evolving policy frameworks across jurisdictions

Preferred

• Desired: deep fluency in crypto and blockchain technology, including technical architecture, consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, DeFi protocols, and tokenomics (listed under requirements but not explicit in nice_to_have)

Benefits

• 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