Director of Communications, Digital Liquidity Networks
NasdaqAbout the role
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, and regulators.
Key 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
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 traditio
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