Sr. Director - Solution Engineering (Axiom SL)

Sr. Director, Solution Engineering (AxiomSL)

As a Sr. Director, Solution Engineering reporting to the VP – Product Management, Nasdaq Axiom SL Product & Engineering, you will be accountable for shaping and executing the engineering and quality assurance strategy for our AxiomSL Financial Regulatory reporting solutions across the APAC region.You will drive delivery excellence, lead AI adoption within the product development lifecycle, and represent Nasdaq with clients and regulators across the region.

You'll thrive in this role if you bring executive presence, deep expertise in regulatory technology, and the ability to inspire high-performing teams to deliver with precision and impact at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the engineering and QA delivery strategy for APAC regulatory reporting solutions, ensuring alignment with committed release timelines and global standards.
• Champion AI adoption across the product development lifecycle, establishing measurable productivity baselines and accountability frameworks.
• Represent Nasdaq in regional client engagements and regulatory discussions, strengthening relationships and reinforcing market credibility.
• Partner with global Templates & Taxonomy leadership to align on shared tooling, standards, and release cadence across geographies.
• Drive operational discipline and financial accountability across teams, contributing to quarterly roadmap and capacity planning.
• Inspire, develop, and empower leaders and teams to deliver at scale, fostering a culture of innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software engineering leadership, with a strong track record in regulated or financial technology environments.
• Demonstrated success in setting and executing multi-year delivery strategies with measurable, business-aligned outcomes.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing, geographically distributed engineering teams.
• Strong executive presence, with experience representing an organization externally with clients and regulatory bodies.
• Deep understanding of regulatory reporting landscapes and compliance requirements, particularly within APAC markets.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across borders and organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory reporting platforms (e.g., AxiomSL/ControllerView or equivalent).
• Demonstrated success introducing automation or AI-driven processes into established delivery workflows, including change management.
• Prior experience leading a regional delivery site or centre of excellence.

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).

We utilize a structured job architecture and career framework to ensure growth opportunities are transparent, fair, and accessible to all employees.

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

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

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.