AVP, Enterprise Solutions AI Leader

As a senior leader at Nasdaq, you will be accountable for shaping and executing AI strategy across Enterprise Solutions, advancing our position as a global technology company powering markets and economies. This role requires a proven ability to set direction, influence across business functions, and deliver measurable impact in complex, regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead enterprise AI strategy for Expert Functions, Web Properties, and Enterprise Data, ensuring alignment with Nasdaq's global objectives.
• Identify and prioritize AI opportunities based on business impact, feasibility, and organizational readiness, with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• Guide build versus buy decisions using Nasdaq's Return on Invested Capital framework to balance strategic value, risk, and long-term enterprise benefit.
• Advise senior leadership and the Board on AI investment tradeoffs, transformation priorities, and emerging trends, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and regulatory expectations.
• Engage with vendors, platform providers, and external partners to assess AI solution maturity and determine strategic fit.
• Champion responsible AI adoption by influencing governance, ethical considerations, and risk management practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Extensive leadership experience in enterprise AI, data, or advanced analytics, with a proven track record of delivering measurable business outcomes.
• Demonstrated success in setting and executing multi-year AI or technology strategies within complex, global organizations.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to present to and influence senior stakeholders, including Management Committee and CEO-level audiences.
• Deep understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management in AI adoption, with the ability to translate complexity into practical guidance.
• Track record of guiding strategic investment decisions using structured financial frameworks such as Return on Invested Capital.
• Exceptional communication and change management skills, with the ability to align people, process, data, and technology around a shared vision.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Computer Science, Data Science) or equivalent senior leadership training.
• Experience in management consulting or advisory roles driving transformational change.
• Familiarity with capital markets, fintech, or regulated industries and their unique data and AI challenges.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

This position will be located in New York or Philadelphia, and offers a hybrid work environment (at least 3 days a week in office, subject to change).

Benefits

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.

• 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

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $172,000 - $335,000. 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. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive).

Schedule

Hybrid work environment (at least 3 days a week in office, subject to change).