Nasdaq

Head of Risk, Market Services

Nasdaq$148K — $274K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in risk management, compliance, or audit within financial services, preferably in capital markets
  • 4+ years of front or middle-office experience in equities or equity derivatives
  • Strong understanding of regional regulations and compliance practices
  • Experienced in implementing risk management frameworks in large organizations
  • MBA or equivalent preferred
  • Proven track record of collaborating with business leaders to address risk issues
  • Expertise in operational risk management, with familiarity in financial risk management

Responsibilities

  • Lead the execution of all risk programs and initiatives within the Market Services Division
  • Establish risk governance aligned with Nasdaq's policies and risk appetite
  • Act as a trusted advisor to enhance operational resilience and excellence
  • Implement the Enterprise Risk Management framework, including key risk assessments and indicators
  • Ensure compliance with business continuity and crisis management policies
  • Promote a risk-aware culture and clear accountability in risk taking
  • Collaborate with internal audit and assurance functions for integrated risk management strategies

Benefits

  • 401(k) with 6% employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
  • Education assistance and professional development opportunities
  • Generous paid time off and paid flex days for mental wellbeing
  • Hybrid work schedule and volunteer days
  • Gym membership discounts and community engagement programs
Full Job Description
The Team

Group Risk Management "GRM" collaborates with businesses as a trusted advisor, facilitating well-informed decisions that support Nasdaq's strategic objectives. GRM manages and continues to enhance the Enterprise Risk Management "ERM", Internal Control, Business Continuity, Crisis Management, and Corporate Insurance frameworks and programs. These programs facilitate the identification, assessment, monitoring, and treatment and reporting of all types of risks, Nasdaq faces.

Your Role and Responsibilities

GRM is seeking a senior team member, who will serve as the Head of Risk, Market Services Division, and who will lead the Risk initiatives for the Market Services Division, specifically the North American Markets "NAM" and European Markets "EMS" Businesses. The position reports to the SVP, Chief Risk Officer, will be a member fo the GRM Leadership Team and will reside in the United States.

The Head of Risk, Market Services Division is responsible for implementing the Enterprise Risk Management framework across the NAM and EMS Businesses (and Division), collaborating with the business to identify, assess, monitor, measure and treat the risks of the business and aggregating risk information across all risk stripes to report to the NAM and EMS management and regulatory / governance boards, as appropriate.

As the Head of Risk, Market Services Division, your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the delivery / execution of all Risk programs & initiatives across the Division, including facilitating top-down and bottom-up assessments engaging varied levels of the organization to provide insight to the risk profile of the business and ensure effective challenge and analyzing specific risks to ensure that the level of risk remains within an acceptable levelSupport the definition of Nasdaq's risk strategy and the risk management framework as a member of the leadership team
  • Establish effective risk governance for the regulated businesses / markets including, in alignment with Nasdaq's policies and risk appetite statement
  • Partner as a trusted advisor to strengthen resilience, drive operational excellence and empower innovation to serve the interests of key Business stakeholders
  • Implement Nasdaq's Enterprise Risk Management framework including programs such as Risk and Control Self Assessments, Risk Incident Capture, Key Risk Indicators and Issue & Actions
  • Ensure compliance with Nasdaq's Business Continuity and Crisis Management Policies and assist in the development of Business Continuity Plans and facilitating Crisis Management exercises
  • Ensure clear accountability for risk taking and drive a risk aware culture (across Nasdaq) through our risk processes
  • Pro-actively engage Internal Audit, SOX, Compliance, Information Security, Supplier Risk Management, Business Continuity and other assurance functions to support an integrated approach to risk management

Skills, Requirements, and Competencies:
  • 10+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, and / or audit in the financial services industry in capital markets
  • 4+ years of experience in Front or middle-office capital markets trading experience in Equities and / or Equity derivatives, can include trading compliance or risk management roles
  • Understanding of regional regulations and compliance programs and ability to cultivate relationships with regional regulators, as required
  • Experience implementing a risk management framework in a complex organization
  • MBA or equivalent preferred
  • Experience teaming with business leaders (from trading or Front Office background) and subject matter experts to review, assess, and propose solutions for specific risk issues as they are identified
  • Understanding of and experience with both revenue generating business units and support functions
  • Ability to cultivate relationships and collaborate with multiple stakeholders including business leaders, legal, audit, and technology
  • Expert in operational risk management; familiarity with financial risk management


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 $148,000 - $274,000. 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.

Nasdaq's 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

About Nasdaq

Nasdaq, Inc. is a global technology company that operates a suite of financial services businesses, including trading, clearing, exchange technology, regulatory, securities listing, and public company services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Nasdaq operates in over 50 countries and has more than 4,700 employees worldwide. The company is committed to innovation and has been at the forefront of developing new technologies to improve the efficiency and transparency of financial markets.
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Size
5,987 employees
Market Cap
$29.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$933 million
Founded
1971
5 Year Trend
+9.7%
Revenue
$5.6 billion
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