Head of Partnerships, Nasdaq eVestment

Job description

As Head of Partnerships at Nasdaq eVestment , you will be accountable for defining and leading our global partnership channel strategy — expanding our partner ecosystem, driving sustainable revenue growth, and strengthening Nasdaq eVestment's position as the leading platform for institutional investment intelligence. You'll thrive in this role if you bring executive presence, a strategic mindset, and a track record of building high-impact partnerships within financial services or financial technology. Key Responsibilities Define and execute a comprehensive partnership channel strategy aligned with Nasdaq eVestment's long-term commercial and product objectives . Build and sustain trusted relationships with senior executives and key decision-makers at strategic partner organizations, serving as Nasdaq eVestment's primary external representative. Lead the evaluation, negotiation, and structuring of complex partnership agreements, ensuring terms that balance commercial value and risk. Collaborate with Revenue, Product, Finance, and Legal leaders to develop pricing strategies and financial models that optimize partner performance and revenue impact. Provide data-driven strategic recommendations to senior leadership, translating market insights and partner dynamics into actionable growth plans. Champion continuous improvement of partnership frameworks, processes, and governance to support a scalable and high-performing partner channel. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree required ; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CAIA) strongly preferred. 10+ years of experience in partnership development, channel management, or business development within financial services or financial technology. Minimum 5 years of experience in the institutional investment industry with deep knowledge of the landscape and client needs. Demonstrated success in structuring and executing complex commercial agreements with measurable business outcomes. Proven ability to influence and align diverse internal and external stakeholders, including C-suite leaders, across matrixed organizations. Strong financial acumen with experience building and interpreting models to evaluate partnership performance and strategic trade-offs. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Nasdaq eVestment's platform and the institutional investment analytics market. Knowledge of Private Markets industry trends and alternative investment strategies. Prior experience at a financial technology or data analytics company. This position can be located in either Atlanta or New York and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates. 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. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), 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. Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to: 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 .