Senior Director, Expert Functions Audit & Risk Leadership

Nasdaq, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

6% 401(k) employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program 15%  –

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health benefits

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. seeks a Sr. Director, Expert Functions Audit to lead the Expert Functions Audit team including Finance & Workplace, Legal, Risk, and HR strategy.

You will manage the Finance and Workplace sub portfolio (Treasury, Accounting, Tax, Real Estate & Facilities) and partner with senior leaders to strengthen internal controls. You will report to the Head of Expert Functions Audit, drive audit plans, mentor a high-performing team, and deliver multiple concurrent audits across global

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in internal audit or a risk-focused discipline.
• Experience with regulated businesses or financial exchanges.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including mentoring audit professionals.
• CPA qualifications preferred and advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the audit plan for the designated sub portfolio in collaboration with the Head of Expert Functions Audit.
• Provide leadership and coaching to the Expert Functions team with ongoing performance management.
• Set priorities, remove barriers, and empower the team to deliver high-quality audits across multiple priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders across Finance and Workplace functions to assess risk, governance, processes, and controls.
• Lead and deliver multiple concurrent audit projects with effective prioritization and timelines.
• Define audit scopes, perform procedures, and evaluate controls for design and operating effectiveness.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address root causes of audit findings with robust action plans.
• Build and maintain relationships with key business and technology stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Internal audit

Stakeholder management

Regulatory awareness

Communication skills

Education

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Job description

Nasdaq, Inc. seeks a Sr. Director, Expert Functions Audit to lead the Expert Functions Audit team including Finance & Workplace, Legal, Risk, and HR strategy.

You will manage the Finance and Workplace sub portfolio (Treasury, Accounting, Tax, Real Estate & Facilities) and partner with senior leaders to strengthen internal controls. You will report to the Head of Expert Functions Audit, drive audit plans, mentor a high-performing team, and deliver multiple concurrent audits across global