Senior Internal Audit Analyst

As a Senior Internal Audit Analyst, you'll play a role in assessing internal control design and effectiveness at Nasdaq by executing risk-based assurance and advisory engagements to test our control activities.

You'll thrive in this position if you’re detail-oriented, analytical, and bring a strategic mindset to risk and controls. You'll work across multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment where your expertise directly impacts the North American equity and options exchanges.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assurance and advisory engagements to evaluate internal control design and effectiveness in the North American Market Services Portfolio.
• Interact with relevant stakeholders from all levels of the business to gather information for audit testing during fieldwork and to verify post audit finding remediation.
• Leverage audit automation techniques and data analytics to provide deeper and/or more efficient audit coverage in the portfolio.
• Prepare thorough audit workpapers and reports that follow Global Internal Audit Standards, as well as Nasdaq’s Internal Audit Department Standards.
• Regularly communicate with a small and geographically diverse team assigned to audit the North American Market Services Portfolio.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in internal audit, risk management, and/or compliance.
• Strong organization, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional auditing certifications such as CIA, CISA, CPA, or equivalent.
• Experience in financial services, fintech, or regulated industry.
• Experience using TeamMate+ or other audit management software.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, IT audit frameworks (COBIT, ITIL), and data analytics platforms (Alteryx).

This position will be located in Philadelphia and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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.

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.

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.