Director of Communications, Digital Liquidity Networks
$116,000–$203,000 year
HybridNew York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that advance Nasdaq's Digital Liquidity Networks vision, crafting narratives that bridge traditional finance and crypto-native audiences. Proactively pitch stories to secure high-impact coverage in mainstream and digital asset media while managing inquiries on market developments and regulatory shifts. Drive thought leadership programs by developing executive bylines, speeches, and content for industry conferences, translating complex market-structure concepts into accessible materials. Leverage an established network to engage policymakers, regulators, and key influencers on digital asset policy and market-structure reform. Requires 10+ years of communications experience with 3-5 years focused on digital assets, blockchain, or equities market structure. Base pay ranges from $116,000 to $203,000, with bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits including a 401(k) match and hybrid work schedule.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of communications experience, with a proven track record in progressively senior roles
- Minimum 3-5 years focused on digital assets, blockchain, cryptocurrency, Web3, equities market structure, or trading-venue/ATS communications
- Demonstrated success developing and executing strategic communications programs that drive business results, including M&A and business-launch communications
- Experience working in or with the crypto/blockchain industry (exchanges, protocols, infrastructure providers, DeFi platforms, Web3 companies) and/or traditional market-structure participants (exchanges, ATS/ECNs, liquidity venues, market makers, post-trade providers)
- Deep, established network spanning the digital asset community and mainstream financial markets, including relationships with key influencers, media, founders, and industry leaders
- Deep fluency in crypto and blockchain technology, including technical architecture, consensus mechanisms, smart contracts, DeFi protocols, and tokenomics
- Strong understanding of market structure and liquidity models, including off-exchange execution, ATS/ECN dynamics, continuous vs. periodic trading, and the evolution of institutional liquidity
- Comprehensive understanding of the digital asset ecosystem, including major blockchain networks (Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, etc.), cross-chain infrastructure, and emerging protocols and solutions
- Expert knowledge of the intersection between mainstream finance and decentralized finance, and the broader transformation of capital-markets architecture
- Strong understanding of the digital asset regulatory landscape including securities laws, AML/KYC requirements, and evolving policy frameworks across jurisdictions
- Familiarity with institutional crypto adoption trends, including custody solutions, digital asset trading infrastructure, tokenization, and digital asset market structure
- Exceptional writing and storytelling abilities with extensive experience translating complex technical and market-structure concepts for diverse audiences
- Strong media relations skills with established relationships in crypto-focused, market-structure, and mainstream business media
- Strategic thinker with ability to anticipate market trends, identify communications opportunities, and provide senior-level counsel
- Excellent judgment and proven ability to navigate sensitive topics in a highly regulated, fast-moving environment
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional stakeholders
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