Senior Director, M&A

Nasdaq

Senior Director overseeing People-related merger and acquisition activities at Nasdaq. Shaping strategies to advance Nasdaq’s position in global technology markets and economies.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $293,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead the enterprise-wide People M&A program, ensuring consistency, visibility, and alignment across all transactions throughout the deal lifecycle—from due diligence to integration
Establish governance frameworks, operating standards, and execution discipline across People workstreams, enabling timely, well-informed decision-making at the executive level
Lead People-related diligence strategy and synthesize insights into executive summaries that inform deal structure, valuation, and integration planning
Design and operationalize scalable HR integration models across Talent, Total Rewards, HR Operations, Employee Relations, and Communications, ensuring clear ownership and decision rights
Serve as the strategic integrator across People@Nasdaq, Corporate Development, Legal, Finance, Communications, and business leadership to align priorities and manage interdependencies
Drive Day 1 readiness and change orchestration, partnering with Communications to shape messaging strategy and ensure seamless transitions from deal execution to steady-state operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive leadership experience in HR transformation, M&A integration, management consulting, or enterprise program leadership in global, complex environments
Demonstrated success leading high-stakes initiatives with significant executive visibility and measurable business impact
Strong executive presence with the ability to serve as a senior advisor and influence stakeholders across functions and geographies
Exceptional strategic judgment and ability to connect People considerations to deal outcomes, valuation, and business strategy
Outstanding communication skills, with the ability to distill complexity into clear executive narratives and drive timely decisions
Proven ability to establish governance models, operating cadences, and execution frameworks in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Experience in capital markets, fintech, or highly regulated industries undergoing transformation (preferred)
Familiarity with corporate development processes and cross-border M&A execution (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
Health spending account with employer contribution
Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing
Gym membership discounts
Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions)
Paid parental leave
Fertility benefits
Paid bereavement leave
Company gift matching program
Employee resource groups
Paid volunteer days
Education Assistance Program
Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR transformationM&A integrationmanagement consultingenterprise program leadershipgovernance frameworksoperating standardsHR integration modelsexecutive summarieschange orchestrationcapital markets

Soft Skills

leadershipexecutive presencestrategic judgmentcommunicationinfluencing stakeholdersdecision-makingdistilling complexityestablishing governance modelsnarrative developmentconnecting People considerations