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Director - Technology Risk - Verafin

Nasdaq
Newfoundland & Labrador, St. John's, Canada
$650 a week (estimated)
Full-time

Your role

and responsibilities :

As a Director- Technology Risk , you will be responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of ERM tools, practices, and policies to analyze and report technology related risks and specifically lead the efforts to implement these programs for Verafin and assist in supporting broader ERM efforts to implement and mature Nasdaq’s risk management framework, aggregate risk information, and report risk to Verafin’s management.

Working closely with global Nasdaq colleagues.

  • Work with Divisional and Business Unit Technology to drive risk frameworks and assessments related to the products and the surrounding infrastructure.
  • Drive risk initiatives across Verafin’s portfolio of products and projects.
  • Establish technology risk reporting and dashboards; assisting in the identification of key metrics.
  • Support the evaluation of technical processes and Change and Development processes.
  • Serve as a risk management subject matter expert for the business.
  • Build key relationships with Verafin business and technology management and serve as a trusted partner to the Verafin management team, contributing to the business unit’s strategic growth initiatives in the context of our risk frameworks.
  • Transition Verafin’s risk practices to Nasdaq’s ERM programs including Risk and Control Self Assessments, Incident Reporting, Key Risk Indicators, and Issue & Action Tracking.
  • Lead Risk Assessments including Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA), Top Risk Assessments, Project Risk Assessments, and New Product Assessments ensuring effective challenge of risk assessments and management of key risks.

Ensure consistency of approach.

Provide objective assurance and advisory to management including identification of significant risks and risk response strategies and actions.

Analyze risks and financial implications and work with management to ensure that the level of risk remains within an acceptable level.

  • Support Verafin’s compliance with the Nasdaq’s Business Continuity and Crisis Management Policy including the assisting in the development of Business Continuity Plans and facilitating Crisis Management exercises.
  • Monitor industry trends and changes in the regulatory environment.
  • Build key relationships with business unit and support function management and serve as an escalation point for risk issues and support for strategy formulation.
  • Execute risk management training and promote a pro-active risk culture. Provide expertise and guidance on risk management concepts.
  • Effectively communicate with the broader global risk team and partner with peers to ensure consistency of approach and awareness of issues, challenges, and opportunities;

achieving shared goals and objectives and providing value-add to the organization.

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.

Share knowledge and expertise to achieve shared goals.

We expect you to have :

  • 10+ years of technical experience on large technology projects, software design and / or development knowledge.
  • Experience in technology risk management, compliance, and / or audit in the financial technology industry.
  • Experience in emerging technologies such as Cloud and Artificial Intelligence. Knowledge of AWS and Azure Cloud solutions.
  • Experience in implementing and supporting an integrated risk management framework in a complex organization.
  • Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong communication, facilitation and influencing skills; able to articulate and communicate complex ideas and concepts in a clear, concise, and structured manner while anticipating questions / objectives.
  • Knowledge and experience portraying analytical information in visual ways; synthesizing and analyzing large amounts of data and information to identify risks, patterns, and trends and consider interdependencies and impact of actions.
  • Inquisitive nature, resourcefulness, and ability to seek out information.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong organizational skills; able to successfully multi-task and prioritize work.
  • Ability to cultivate relationships and collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including business leaders, legal, internal audit, and technology.
  • Generates energy and commitment. Ability to drive results, effect / inspire change, and have a positive impact on the organization.
  • Ability to act proactively and work effectively across business units, functions, and regional locations.
  • Ability to cultivate relationships and collaborate with multiple stakeholders including business leaders, legal, internal audit, and technology.
  • Innovative, strategic thinker who can challenge the status quo through openness and without judgement.
  • Ability to facilitate working groups to solve issues, mitigate issues and develop solutions; evaluate operational or technological measures to assess risk and effectiveness of programs, processes and / or initiatives.
  • Action and results-oriented; ability to drive results, effect change, and have a positive impact on the organization.
  • Ability to deliver as an individual contributor and work within a global team environment.
  • Experience in leading multi-disciplinary projects with complexity, driving timely and effective project execution and meeting project objectives.
  • Resourceful in analysis and identifying solutions to support decision-making.
  • Strong organizational skills; able to successfully multi-task and prioritize work.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Willingness and ability to travel

Does it sound like you? What happens now?

As the selection process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible. We will get back to you in 2-3 weeks.

What will it be like working here?

Nasdaq is a vibrant and entrepreneurial company where everyone is encouraged to take initiative, challenge status quo, and take intelligent risks.

We want everyone to feel welcome and bring their authentic self to work. Every day, we are building a culture where we all feel connected, supported and empowered.

We are a Hybrid-first environment that embraces work-life balance and fosters well-being.

What do we offer you?

  • Annual monetary bonus.
  • An opportunity to become a Nasdaq shareholder
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program Nasdaq stocks with a discount
  • Health Insurance Program
  • Flexible working schedule and hybrid way of work
  • Flex day program (up to 6 paid days off a year)
  • Internal mentorship program get a mentor or become one
  • Wide selection of online learning resources, e.g., Udemy

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.

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