Transformation Program Lead — FinTech Strategy

The Role

As a Transformation Program Lead reporting to the Sr Director, Product Portfolio Operations & Transformation, you will shape and stand up the cross-functional programs that change how Nasdaq’s Financial Technology division operates and competes. You will work in the FinTech Strategy and Transformation Team, responsible for defining the strategic agenda for Nasdaq’s Financial Technology division. You will partner with senior stakeholders across Product Strategy, Product & Engineering, Client Experience, Sales, and Finance to execute on division-critical priorities.

You will thrive in this position if you’re a structured thinker who can turn ambiguity into a clear problem statement and program design, manage senior stakeholder relations, and communicate with executive presence in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Scope and stand-up transformation programs - define the problem, design the program structure, set targets and success measures, and set the execution plan.

• Run critical transformation programs end to end, including governance, milestones, dependencies, and escalation.

• Manage reporting and tracking for a defined set of key initiatives, ensuring leadership has a single, reliable view of progress and value.

• Support the FinTech strategic and transformation communications agenda, by producing executive-ready narratives and updates on the strategic priorities portfolio.

• Conduct targeted business reviews - deep-dive analysis that surface improvement opportunities and convert findings into scoped change programs.

• Support and drive the development of key business initiatives and associated business cases as needed, partnering with Product Strategy and Finance.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Proven experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, transformation- or enterprise program leadership in complex, cross-functional environments.

• Proven track record scoping and delivering large-scale strategic change programs -- AI and technology-enabled transformation, and cost and productivity programs are a plus.

• Strong structured problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complexity into clear, executive-ready frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and hold senior stakeholders accountable without direct authority.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills (English), including executive-level storytelling and materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or relevant certification

• Experience in financial services, fintech, capital markets, or other regulated industries.

• Ability to work across global teams and time zones.

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). 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.

Other benefits are:

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares

• Pension plan

• Paid vacation days

• 6 additional days off per year

• Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year

• Paid time off to volunteer

• Health insurance

• 24/7 mental health support for you and your family

• Global mentoring program

• Unlimited access to e-learning platforms

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

This position is located in Stockholm, 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.

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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.

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