Sr. Director, Expert Functions Audit

Nasdaq, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase program

Life and disability plans

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. seeks a senior leader for the Expert Functions Audit team.

You will manage the Finance & Workplace sub portfolio, including Treasury, Accounting, Tax, and Workplace functions, collaborating with global leaders to strengthen risk management, governance, and internal controls. Reporting to the Head of Expert Functions Audit, you will lead multiple audits, coach staff, coordinate with third-party reviewers, and partner with business leaders across Finance and Workplace.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of internal audit or risk-focused work.
• Experience with regulated businesses or financial exchanges.
• CPA preferred with ability to lead audit professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the audit plan for designated sub portfolio.
• Coordinate with third-party providers for expert reviews.
• Lead and coach the Expert Functions team with ongoing performance management.
• Set priorities, remove obstacles, and ensure high-quality audit work.
• Partner with senior leaders to assess risk, governance and controls.
• Lead multiple audits, manage priorities and timelines.
• Define scopes, perform procedures, and evaluate control design/operating effectiveness.
• Collaborate to address root causes in action plans and outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with business and technology stakeholders.

Skills

Audit leadership

Regulated environments

Communication skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

CPA (preferred)

Tools

US GAAP knowledge

Regulatory frameworks

Job description

The Team

This role is a senior leader of the Expert Functions Audit team, which includes Finance & Workplace, Legal, Risk and Regulatory, People@Nasdaq (HR), and Strategy and Marketing. Specifically, you will manage the Finance and Workplace sub portfolio including Treasury, Accounting, Tax and Workplace (Real Estate and Facilities) functions. You’ll be part of a high-performing, results-driven international culture that values creativity, agility, and collaboration.

Your role and responsibilities

• As a direct report to the Head of Expert Functions audit portfolio, develop and execute the audit plan for the designated sub portfolio in collaboration with the Head of Expert Functions Audit .
• This includes coordinating with a third-party service provider in the execution of certain Expert Functions reviews.
• Provide leadership to the Expert Functions team in partnership with the Head of Expert Functions Audit through ongoing coaching and development and real-time performance management
• Set clear team priorities, remove barriers to execution, and create an environment where team members are empowered to deliver high-quality audit work across multiple priorities.
• Partner with senior business leaders across the Finance and Workplace functions to assess and enhance risk management, governance, business processes, and internal controls.
• Lead and deliver multiple concurrent audit projects, managing priorities and timelines effectively.
• Define audit scopes, perform audit procedures, and evaluate business processes, and the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure developed action plans appropriately address the root cause(s) of audit findings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key business and technology stakeholders.

What you bring

• 10+ years of experience in internal audit or a related risk-focused discipline.
• Proven experience working with regulated businesses and/or financial exchanges.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience, including managing and developing audit professionals.
• Exceptional communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to influence at all levels.

Preferred qualifications

• Are a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Have experience auditing or advising on enterprise functions such as HR, Legal, Finance, Workplace and Strategy.
• Have experience with auditing US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Have familiarity with global regulatory environments and governance frameworks.
• Have demonstrated ability to lead through change and evolving business priorities.

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.

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. The base pay range for this role is $119,000 - $220,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive 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.

• 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.

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