AVP - Data Science (NTS)

Nasdaq, Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Equity

Bonus incentives

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. in London seeks a senior AI leader to define and execute the AI strategy for Trade Surveillance, aligning with product and business priorities.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team across AI Engineering, Data Science, and Research, delivering production-grade AI capabilities with robust governance and client-facing engagement.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in AI/ML with scale.
• Track record delivering AI strategies at scale in enterprise.
• Strong executive presence to communicate complex AI concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience balancing strategic vision with hands-on delivery of production-grade AI solutions.
• Deep understanding of governance, regulatory environments, and model risk frameworks.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities navigating ambiguity to deliver outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the AI strategy and roadmap for Nasdaq Trade Surveillance.
• Partner with Product Management and Engineering to translate vision into scalable AI capabilities.
• Act as a senior AI leader across the organization, engaging clients and stakeholders.
• Lead and scale a multidisciplinary team across AI Engineering, Data Science, and Research.
• Establish production-grade AI practices: deployment, monitoring, explainability, governance.
• Drive integration of AI into core surveillance workflows to detect and investigate market abuse.

Skills

Leadership in AI

AI strategy

Executive communication

Strategic + hands-on

Governance/compliance

Problem solving in ambiguity

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the AI strategy and roadmap for Nasdaq Trade Surveillance, ensuring alignment with product and business priorities
• Partner with Product Management and Engineering to translate strategic vision into scalable AI-enabled capabilities across detection, investigation, and automation
• Act as a senior AI leader across the organization, influencing stakeholders across Product, Engineering, and Sales while representing AI capabilities to clients and external audiences
• Lead and scale a high-performing, multidisciplinary team spanning AI Engineering, Data Science, and Research, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Establish robust, production-grade AI practices, including model deployment, monitoring, explainability, and governance aligned with enterprise standards
• Drive integration of AI into core surveillance workflows, ensuring scalable, compliant solutions that strengthen Nasdaq’s ability to detect and investigate market abuse

Required Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics, with proven success in building and scaling high-performing teams
• Demonstrated track record of defining and delivering AI strategies and solutions at scale within complex, enterprise environments
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex AI concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including external stakeholders and clients
• Experience operating across both strategic and hands-on domains, contributing to innovation while leading delivery of production-grade solutions
• Deep understanding of governance, compliance, and working within regulated environments, with experience establishing AI governance or model risk frameworks
• Exceptional problem-solving capabilities, with a proven ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver impactful outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial markets, trading, or trade surveillance environments
• Familiarity with product development lifecycles and SaaS-based technology platforms
• Exposure to enterprise AI governance, risk, or regulatory functions

Location

This position is based in London and offers a hybrid work environment with at least 3 days per week in-office, subject to change.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package designed to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families (where applicable). The actual pay depends on factors like your skills, experience, qualifications, and location. In addition to base pay, we offer short-term incentives (bonus or commission) and long-term incentives (equity), where applicable. We utilize a structured job architecture and career framework to ensure growth opportunities are transparent, fair, and accessible to all employees. The pay range you see reflects the full salary band for this job level, including room for progression over time. For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page

Equal Opportunity

Come as You Are. Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

Company Culture

At Nasdaq, we’re proud to be the engine behind the world’s capital markets. But we don’t stop there. We build the technology that drives transparency, trust, and access helping economies grow and people thrive. Our purpose is to advance economic progress for all. Whether you’re a client, a colleague, or part of our broader community, we’re here to move markets and possibilities forward. Join our Talent Community to stay in the loop on upcoming roles, events, and new opportunities across Nasdaq. Our hybrid work model, NasdaqBlend, gives you flexibility to do your best work whether that’s from home, in the office, or a mix of both. We’re a global team of over 8,500 innovators across 38 countries, united by a shared purpose: advancing economic progress for all. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it, together. Want a deeper look into our culture? Explore our Culture Book. We support your success through You&Q, our total rewards program that covers every dimension of life—from building wealth and growing your career to prioritizing well-being and family care. Join the Team Advancing Economic Progress for All.