Hiring: Head of Risk Strategy & Transformation Company: Nasdaq Location: New York, United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:26:26 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Accessibility, CFA, Capital Markets, Risk Management About the job Experience: •12+ years of experience in risk management within financial services, capital markets, financial technology, or exchange/market infrastructure organizations. Required Skills: •Develop, articulate, and drive execution of Nasdaq's enterprise-wide risk strategy in partnership with the CRO and senior risk leaders. •Identify emerging risks and opportunities presented by evolving technologies, market dynamics, and regulatory developments, and translate them into strategic priorities for the risk organization. •Serve as a strategic advisor to the CRO on risk operating model evolution, organizational capabilities, and long-term positioning of the risk function. •Create and maintain a multi-year risk transformation roadmap aligned with Nasdaq's corporate strategy. •Act as a challenger and disruptor to the status quo—critically evaluating existing risk processes, frameworks, and tools to identify opportunities for re-engineering and modernization. •Design and champion new ways of working that enhance risk assessment accuracy, efficiency, scalability, and speed-to-insight. •Stay at the forefront of industry trends in risk technology, AI/ML applications in risk management, and regulatory technology (RegTech). •Partner with enterprise risk, financial risk, technology risk, and business/division risk leads to ensure transformation initiatives are aligned, coordinated, and adopted across the function. Qualifications: •Deep expertise in risk management frameworks, methodologies, and governance (e.g., enterprise risk, operational risk, financial risk, technology risk). •Demonstrated success in achieving results through influence in a matrixed environment without direct reports—building consensus, driving adoption, and delivering outcomes across organizational boundaries. •Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities with the ability to translate complex risk concepts into actionable strategies and executive-level communications. •Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage credibly with C-suite executives, regulators, and cross-functional leaders. •Bachelor's degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field. •Master's degree (MBA, MS in Risk Management, or related advanced degree). •Professional certifications such as FRM, PRM, CFA, or equivalent. •Operational familiarity with regulatory expectations around AI governance, model risk management, and emerging technology risk. •Knowledge of capital markets, clearing, exchange operations, or market surveillance risk domains. •This position will be based in New York, NY, USA and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement at least three days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates. Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!