Senior Specialist, Enterprise Risk Management - North American Markets

Group Risk Management (GRM) collaborates with businesses as a trusted advisor facilitating well-informed decisions that support Nasdaqs 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 support the identification assessment monitoring treatment and reporting of the risks Nasdaq faces.

Your role and responsibilities :

GRM is seeking a Senior Specialist to support Enterprise Risk Management activities for Nasdaqs North American Markets business including US Equities US Options Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) Nasdaq Canada and the continued development of risk oversight for Digital Assets-related products and activities. This role will help execute ERM tools practices and reporting processes that identify assess monitor and communicate key risks across market operations and related business activities. The successful candidate will bring strong risk management capabilities practical knowledge of exchanges or similar market infrastructure businesses familiarity with Digital Assets products processes and related risks excellent communication skills and the ability to think creatively and challenge conventional approaches to strengthen risk oversight. The role will report into the North American Markets risk function.

As a Senior Specialist your responsibilities will include supporting North American Markets from a risk perspective as well as advancing Enterprise Risk Management function programs. Expectations are to:

• Partner with North American Markets stakeholders to implement the ERM Framework and promote a practical risk-aware culture across US Equities US Options ETPs and Nasdaq Canada.

• Facilitate risk assessments and support risk and control owners in identifying assessing and monitoring key business operational technology regulatory and strategic risks.

• Support the buildout of the Digital Assets risk program by helping identify relevant risks and translating them into practical risk management activities.

• Conduct thoughtful root cause analysis on incidents issues and emerging risk themes to recommend pragmatic enhancements to controls processes and risk governance.

• Prepare clear concise and actionable risk reporting for management risk committees boards and other governance forums.

• Aggregate and analyze ERM program data key indicators incidents and risk trends to provide timely insights and support informed decision-making.

• Provide guidance and training to process and control owners on Nasdaqs Governance Risk and Compliance platform and broader ERM practices.

• Serve as a key user of the integrated GRC platform helping ensure the system supports efficient consistent and meaningful risk management practices.

• Communicate effectively with global risk colleagues and business partners to align on risk priorities share insights and support consistent execution.

• Proactively engage Internal Audit SOX Compliance Information Security Business Continuity Legal and other assurance partners to support an integrated approach to risk management.

• Think creatively and challenge assumptions to identify emerging risks develop practical solutions and strengthen risk oversight for complex market environments.

Key Qualifications :

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Business Administration Risk Management or a related field.

• 7 years of experience in enterprise risk management operational risk technology risk audit compliance consulting or a related discipline.

• Experience in regulated financial services exchanges trading venues market infrastructure or a similarly complex environment.

• Experience with Digital Assets products processes and risk considerations with the ability to support the development of a risk program for emerging and evolving market activities.

• Strong understanding of North American Markets including US Equities US Options ETPs Nasdaq Canada or comparable exchange-related businesses.

• Preferred certifications include PMP CRISC COSO ERM RAI or similar risk project management or governance credentials.

• Experience with a Big 4 firm or comparable professional services environment is a plus.

Required Skills and Competencies :

• Apply enterprise risk management practices to identify assess monitor and report key risks and controls across business operational technology regulatory and strategic risk areas.

• Translate market structure business strategy operations technology and regulatory considerations into clear risk insights and practical recommendations.

• Apply knowledge of Digital Assets products operating processes and associated risks to support effective risk identification assessment monitoring and reporting.

• Demonstrate strong analytical investigative and problem-solving skills with sound judgment and high attention to detail.

• Think creatively challenge assumptions constructively and develop practical solutions for complex or emerging risk issues.

• Communicate complex risk topics clearly and concisely through executive-ready written materials presentations and verbal briefings.

• Facilitate discussions and influence stakeholders across business units control functions technology legal compliance audit and regional teams.

• Work proactively and independently while collaborating effectively in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.

• Use Governance Risk and Compliance platforms and Microsoft Office tools to structure clear reports presentations and risk materials.

• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

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

Were 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 Nasdaqs 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.

Nasdaqs 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 .

Required Experience:

Senior IC