Sr. Director, Expert Functions Audit

ADTM Adenza Technology de Mexico S de RL de CV•Philadelphia, PA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the audit plan for the designated sub portfolio in collaboration with the Head of Expert Functions Audit.
Coordinate 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.