Director, Legal, Risk and Regulatory Communications

Nasdaq - Washington, MA

Full-time - Senior

Washington, MA

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Director of Legal, Risk and Regulatory Communications at Nasdaq is a strategic role within the External Relations team, focused on enhancing the company's communication strategies related to legal, risk, and regulatory matters. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the financial services industry, adept at navigating complex regulatory landscapes and advising senior executives. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader with strong media relations skills and a proven track record in executing impactful communication campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Work with the legal, risk and regulatory leadership to define, develop, and implement communications plans that advance the organization's key priorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with key reporters and editors focused on regulation, risk and policy within financial services and technology.
• Serve as lead writer for key content including speeches, bylines, and other executive content.
• Support the legal, risk and regulatory team in developing thought leadership on behalf of the enterprise, and in partnership with communications counterparts.
• Lead key campaigns to achieve both enterprise and business-specific policy priorities.
• Provide reporting and intelligence that enables the enterprise to stay ahead of evolving regulations and other legal requirements across each of Nasdaq's core markets.

Requirements

• 8-12 years of experience in strategic communications roles, in government or in-house at a company.
• Extensive communications experience in political and regulatory affairs, with a proven ability to navigate complex landscapes to achieve key goals and objectives.
• Experience in managing policy or regulation-related communication programs from conception to execution.
• Experience in the financial services and/or capital markets industry is preferred.
• Strong writing and editing abilities are essential for crafting compelling messaging across various channels.
• Proficiency in building and maintaining relationships with media outlets.
• Familiarity with Nasdaq's industry, including relevant trends, regulations, and stakeholders, to tailor communication strategies accordingly.
• Willingness to adapt to changing communication landscapes and innovate strategies to stay ahead of the curve.