Position description
When you work at Nasdaq, you’re working for more open and transparent markets so that more people can access opportunities. Connections can be made, jobs can be created, and communities can thrive. We want all our employees to have access to opportunity, too. That means planning for career growth, ensuring you have the tools you need, and promoting an inclusive culture where we’re all valued for our unique perspective.
Here, you will work for a global tech leader committed to breaking down barriers to inclusive prosperity. We see technology as a means to free people up to work together more productively and effectively by centralizing data, analytics, and market intelligence.
We’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Not only is it our responsibility to do better, but we also need representative voices to power the fresh thinking that is vital for our business and our clients.
Develops and maintains policies and programs to ensure organizational awareness of government legislation and/or regulatory issues that affect the organization and respond to same. Ensures that the organization's interests are represented and protected in legislative proceedings and in the development of market rules and procedures. Prepares and organizes forums and gatherings with government officials to exchange ideas and information on business activities and potential legislation that may affect the organization. Acts as a resource on regulatory matters with regard to product changes.
- Supports the Government Relations team with scheduling, matter management and other administrative requirements.
- Under limited supervision manages the Nasdaq Political Action Committee; including it’s fundraising, regulatory filings, adherence to applicable campaign laws and ensures that the PAC Board approves all disbursements.
- Provides logistics support for events in New York City, Washington DC and elsewhere bringing together Nasdaq customers and public policy officials.
- Responsible for policy outcomes within a category of elected officials (House and Senate) and within certain U.S. government departments and agencies.
- Works closely with Congress, the Senate, DC-based Embassies, the executive branch and other DC-based corporate government relations professionals.
- Tracks assigned government relations issues for the company and communicate issue updates internally and deploy appropriate resources to support business goals.
- Works closely with DC-based memberships in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, BRT, TechNet, Council on Foreign Relations and other industry groups and coalitions.
- Coordinates the Nasdaq Listed Company Public Policy Advisory Board.
- Responsible for various written communications to senior management and other business units.
- Attend congressional hearings, speeches and other events of importance to Nasdaq.
Qualifications
- Education Required: Bachelor’s degree
- Experience as a Legislative Assistant or a comparable position
Application instructions
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