ERM Specialist: North American Markets & Digital Assets

Nasdaq; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% match

Employee stock purchase program

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Nasdaq is seeking a Specialist to support Enterprise Risk Management activities for the North American Markets business, including US Equities, US Options, ETPs, Nasdaq Canada, and Digital Assets risk work. You will help execute ERM processes and report key risks across market operations.

The role requires deep risk management experience in regulated financial services, strong communication, and the ability to translate complex risks into actionable controls and governance insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise risk, operational risk, or related fields.
• Experience in regulated financial services or market infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Digital Assets and related risk considerations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate risk into practical recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Execute ERM tools, practices, and reporting processes across markets.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and communicate key risks.
• Prepare risk reporting for management, risk committees, and boards.
• Support buildout of Digital Assets risk program.
• Provide guidance on Governance, Risk, and Compliance platform.

Skills

Enterprise risk management

Regulatory risk

Digital Assets knowledge

Stakeholder management

Risk reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance/Business

Certifications in risk/gov (PMP/CRISC/COSO ERM/RAI)

Tools

GRC platform

Microsoft Office

Risk analytics tools

Job description

Nasdaq is seeking a Specialist to support Enterprise Risk Management activities for the North American Markets business, including US Equities, US Options, ETPs, Nasdaq Canada, and Digital Assets risk work. You will help execute ERM processes and report key risks across market operations.

The role requires deep risk management experience in regulated financial services, strong communication, and the ability to translate complex risks into actionable controls and governance insights.