Alternative Data Partnerships Biz Dev Lead

Nasdaq; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% match

Employee stock purchase program 15%

Student loan repayment up to $10k

Company paid life and disability plans

Generous paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Hybrid home/office schedule

Paid parental leave

Fertility benefits

Paid bereavement leave

Gift matching program

Volunteer days

Education Assistance Program

Job summary

Nasdaq is seeking an Alternative Data Partnerships – Business Development Specialist to expand its alt data business by sourcing, evaluating, and securing high-value data partnerships with non-traditional data owners. You will build relationships with senior executives, pitch Nasdaq’s value proposition, and lead data assessments for quality and compliance.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement in New York, with a base pay range of $90k-$153k plus bonus and equity, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Marketing, Economics, or Communications, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in partnerships, business development, data acquisition, or strategic sourcing with a track record of closing complex data/FinTech alliances.
• Strong understanding of the alt data and fintech ecosystem, including data packaging, pricing, and usage by end-markets.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex legal frameworks including revenue-share models and master partnership agreements.
• Solid understanding of data privacy regulations, compliance requirements, and risk in third-party data sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and secure new alternative data providers across high-value verticals, building a new partner pipeline from prospecting to close.
• Educate and pitch potential partners on Nasdaq's value proposition, building compelling business cases for exclusive data opportunities.
• Lead initial data assessments evaluating quality, privacy practices, and strategic fit for Nasdaq's data products portfolio.
• Negotiate and initiate complex data licensing agreements, revenue-share models, and strategic alliances that protect IP while maximizing value.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders and the Data Products team to evaluate prospective partners and ensure differentiated data assets.

Skills

Partnerships

Business development

Data licensing

Negotiation

Privacy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance/Business/Marketing/Economics/Communications)

Job description

Nasdaq is seeking an Alternative Data Partnerships – Business Development Specialist to expand its alt data business by sourcing, evaluating, and securing high-value data partnerships with non-traditional data owners. You will build relationships with senior executives, pitch Nasdaq’s value proposition, and lead data assessments for quality and compliance.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement in New York, with a base pay range of $90k-$153k plus bonus and equity, and a comprehensive