Senior Specialist - Enterprise Risk Management

About us:

Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 100 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the world's securities transactions. Nasdaq is home to approximately 4,000 total listings with a market value of approximately $15 trillion. To learn more, visit: http://www.nasdaq.com

The Team:

Group Risk Management (GRM) collaborates with businesses as a trusted advisor, facilitating well-informed decisions that support Nasdaq's strategic objectives. GRM manages and continues to enhance the Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Control, Business Continuity, Crisis Management, and Corporate Insurance frameworks and programs. These programs facilitate the identification, assessment, monitoring, and treatment and reporting of all types of risks, Nasdaq faces.

Your role and responsibilities

GRM is seeking a Senior Specialist to assist in the development and execution of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) tools, practices, and policies to analyze and report enterprise risk, with special emphasis on Risk Assessment, Incident, and Key Indicator programs. The position will report to the Head of Corporate Insurance/Corporate Platforms Risk Officer and will support the implementation of Nasdaq's ERM Framework and Business Continuity Management (BCM) programs within Corporate Platforms. The Corporate Platforms division includes Nasdaq's Listings and Governance, ESG & Investor Relations services businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working with ERM team members to implement the ERM Framework and drive a risk-aware culture throughout the organization.
• Assisting in the facilitation of risk assessments and assisting risk and control owners with the identification and assessment of key risks and mitigating controls in their business areas.
• Conducting root cause analyses on identified incidents to recommend improvements.
• Assisting the Corporate Services Risk Officer in preparing reports to management, risk committees and other risk governance forums.
• Aggregating and analyzing ERM Program data to provide actionable information to management.
• Participating as a key user of the integrated GRC platform to ensure the system provides the appropriate level of support and efficiencies for the ERM program.
• Effectively communicating with broader global risk team and partner with peers to ensure consistency of approach and awareness of issues, challenges, and opportunities.
• Pro-actively engage Internal Audit, SOX, Compliance, Information Security, Supplier Risk Management, Business Continuity and other assurance functions to support an integrated approach to risk management.
  Corporate Insurance Program
• Supporting the strategy and application process for the annual renewal.
• Maintaining the insurance program throughout the year through contract reviews, certificate of insurance requests, invoicing, and other program activities.
• Providing guidance and/or training to the process and control owners on use of Nasdaq's Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) database application.

Additional Job Description:

• BA/BS in a related field
• 5-8 years of experience, with a mix of audit, risk and/or technology, and/or consulting roles.
• Prior experience with Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC) platforms (e.g. RSA ARCHER, BWise, OpenPages or other) is desirable.
• Experience in the financial services industry (capital markets or financial technology) and/or insurance industry, preferred.
• Previous risk and control design or assessment experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills;
• Strong problem-solving skills, investigative, and analytical skills including ability to effectively address issues in collaboration with others
• Inquisitive nature, resourcefulness, and ability to seek out information
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to portray analytical information in a clear, concise and structured report.
• Ability and willingness to travel.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We're proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq's overall success.

In addition to base salary, Nasdaq offers significant other compensation (annual bonus/commissions and equity), benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq's programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

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

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page