Senior Director, Americas Institutional Index Sales

Nasdaq; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 148.000 - 274.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) with 6% match

Employee stock purchase plan 15% off

Student loan repayment up to $10k

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Hybrid home/office schedule

Descripción de la vacante

Nasdaq in the United States seeks a Senior Director of Americas Institutional Sales to lead the strategy for engaging asset owners, consultants, and managers across the Americas. You will represent Nasdaq Index, drive sales opportunities, and grow usage through strong relationships and compelling education.

You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to differentiate Nasdaq Index offerings, monitor feedback, and expand commercialization of index-related products.

Formación

• 7–10+ years with institutional investors and consultants in the Americas
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field
• Proven ability to engage senior external stakeholders and drive sales
• Willingness to travel for client engagement
• Strong executive presence and communication skills

Responsabilidades

• Define and lead institutional sales strategy in the Americas
• Engage clients through presentations and field opportunities
• Drive adoption of Nasdaq Index strategies
• Differentiate Nasdaq Index offerings against competitors
• Develop and coach team resources
• Gather client feedback to shape new index concepts
• Collaborate across teams to meet business priorities

Conocimientos

Institutional sales

Executive presence

Presentation skills

Client relationship

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

MBA preferred

Herramientas

CRM systems (Salesforce)

PowerPoint

Market analytics tools

Descripción del empleo

As Senior Director of Americas Institutional Sales, you will play a pivotal role in executing Nasdaq Index’s vision to expand our presence in the Asset Owner and Consultant investment communities in the Americas. You will be responsible for establishing, maintaining and growing Nasdaq Index awareness and usage to support the commercialization efforts of Nasdaq Index related products. Your role will be crucial in relationship development, strengthening overall client satisfaction, and amplifying the educational messaging of Nasdaq Indexes in the Institutional space.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead Nasdaq Index's institutional sales strategy in the Americas, strengthening awareness and usage among Asset Owners, Investment Consultants, and Asset Managers.
• Represent Nasdaq Index externally as a senior subject matter expert, leading client engagement, presentations, and in-field sales opportunities across the Americas.
• Support growth of Nasdaq Index usage as benchmarking and investment solutions for institutional investors including the monitoring and participation in relevant RFP/RFI’s.
• Partner across Index Insights to deliver presentations and drive adoption of Nasdaq Index strategies for institutional use.
• Position and differentiate Nasdaq Index offerings against competing providers.
• Gather client feedback to help shape new index concepts and solutions.
• Manage and develop team resources while supporting broader business and organizational priorities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7-10+ years of experience working with Institutional Investors and Investment Consultants in the Americas, with established relationships across the institutional investment community.
• Demonstrated ability to represent an organization with senior external stakeholders and drive commercial outcomes.
• Strong executive presence with excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Proven track record of leading sales efforts and growing client relationships in a complex, competitive environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required for client engagement and field activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CFA) or equivalent professional training.
• Experience with index-linked products, ETFs, or institutional investment solutions.

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.

What We Offer

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.

The base pay range for this role is $148,000 - $274,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. 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.

• 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

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.