Director of Communications, Digital Liquidity Networks

Nasdaq is seeking a Director of Communications to lead strategic communications for our   Digital Liquidity Networks (DLN)   organization , bringing together Nasdaq's digital assets, tokenization, and next-generation market infrastructure initiatives under one mandate.   As the senior communications leader for this transformative business   area   you will craft compelling narratives that position Nasdaq as the trusted partner helping markets become more digital, interconnected, and continuous. You will drive the creation, development, and execution of comprehensive communications strategies that support   the evolution of the   capital markets — from digital assets and tokenized instruments to off-exchange   equities  execution, programmable infrastructure, and always-on trading.   This role requires a unique blend of senior-level communications expertise, fluency in both traditional market structure and Web3/DeFi/blockchain ecosystems, an established network spanning mainstream financial media and the digital asset community, and the judgment to communicate credibly across audiences as varied as institutional investors, crypto-native participants, ATS liquidity venues,   a nd   regulators.

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     Thought Leadership & Content Development   Drive thought leadership programs that   establish   Nasdaq as a trusted voice on the transformation of capital markets and the future of liquidity   Develop executive bylines, speeches, presentations, and content for industry conferences and events   Collaborate with product, legal, and marketing to translate complex technical and market-structure concepts into accessible and compelling communications materials     Stakeholder Engagement   Leverage existing relationships and build new connections with key influencers across both the digital asset community and traditional liquidity/equities ecosystem   Support government relations, product, and legal teams to engage with policymakers, regulators, and industry associations on digital asset policy, market-structure reform, and regulatory developments   Cultivate relationships with crypto-focused, market-structure, and mainstream media to secure strategic coverage and positioning   Activate network to amplify Nasdaq's presence and credibility across the DLN ecosystem     Required Qualifications   Experience & Background   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