Business Development Representative
About The Position
We're looking for a Business Development Representative to join our team, reporting to the Head of Business Development for North America. In this role, you'll receive hands-on sales coaching while supporting our growth in private capital markets, with the goal of moving into a quota-bearing sales role at Nasdaq. You'll fit right in if you're curious, eager to learn, and energized by building relationships with senior executives. This is a great opportunity to build the foundation for a successful sales career in fintech. At Nasdaq, we’re proud to be the engine behind the world’s capital markets. But we don’t stop there. We build the technology that drives transparency, trust, and access—helping economies grow and people thrive. Our purpose is to advance economic progress for all. Whether you’re a client, a colleague, or part of our broader community, we’re here to move markets—and possibilities—forward. We’re a global team of over 8,500 innovators across 38 countries, united by a shared purpose: advancing economic progress for all. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it, together.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in business development, sales, or client-facing roles.
- Strong communication skills and ability to grasp complex concepts quickly.
- Results-driven mindset and comfort working in a performance-based environment.
- Familiarity with CRM tools such as Salesforce.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of finance, investment management, or capital markets.
- Exposure to private equity, venture capital, or private markets.
Responsibilities
- Support the senior sales team to identify and pursue key growth opportunities.
- Develop expertise in Nasdaq's Private Fund Solutions and share insights with clients and prospects.
- Contact senior executives to arrange meetings and drive interest in solution demos.
- Monitor capital markets trends and build deep knowledge of private markets and investor relations.
- Manage outbound campaigns across the region and maintain accurate records in Salesforce.
Benefits
- Competitive rewards package
- Generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive)
- Equity (long-term incentive)
- Comprehensive benefits
- Opportunity for growth
- 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
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
