About us

Nasdaq is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 100 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the world's securities transactions. Nasdaq is home to approximately 4,000 total listings with a market value of approximately $15 trillion.

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, 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 roles and responsibilities:

GRM is seeking a Senior Specialist to assist in the execution of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, practices, and policies to assess, analyze and report risks to support the Baltic Exchanges and Nasdaq CSD. So your day will consist of:

• Working with ERM team members to implement the ERM Framework, including programs such as Risk and Control Self Assessments “RCSAs,” the Incident Reporting Program, Issues and Actions Tracking, to drive a risk aware culture across Nasdaq.
• Facilitating risk assessments and assisting risk and control owners with the identification and assessment.
• Conducting root cause analyses on identified incidents to recommend improvements.
• Preparing reports to management, risk committees, Boards and other risk governance forums.
• Aggregating and analyzing ERM Program data to provide actionable information to management.
• Providing guidance and / or training to the process and control owners on use of Nasdaq’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) database application (Nasdaq Risk Gateway).
• Communicating risk objectives, framework, and policies to internal and external audiences as appropriate.

What we expect:

• Proven experience in risk management, compliance, management consulting and / or audit in the financial services industry, preferably with capital markets experience / knowledge.
• University degree from Business, Finance or similar area.
• Conceptual and practical experience in operational risk management.
• Previous risk and control design or assessment experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills, investigative, and analytical skills including ability to effectively address issues in collaboration with others.

What we offer:

• Annual monetary bonus.
• An opportunity to become a Nasdaq shareholder.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program Nasdaq stocks with a discount.
• III pillar pension plan with additional contribution from Nasdaq.
• Flexible health insurance program.
• Flexible working schedule and hybrid way of work.
• Additional paid leave days after 2 years of working at Nasdaq.
• 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 and many more.

Here, we’re committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. Not only is it our responsibility to do better, but we also need representative voices to power the fresh thinking that is vital for our business and our clients.

What happens now?

This is a full-time permanent position located in Vilnius. Nasdaq offers a hybrid workplace to find a balance between working from home and collaborating in the office, therefore it's required to come into the office at least 2 days per week.

If you think you would thrive in this role, then we would love to hear from you! Follow the link to apply in English. As the selection process is ongoing, we might close the position earlier than the last application day.

Monthly base salary 3500 – 4000 EUR gross. The final offer will be based on your experience and skills.

About Nasdaq Vilnius

Our Vilnius office is in the modern K29 business center, easily accessed via bus, but we also offer bike storage. Our working space offers an appealing, ergonomic environment, kitchen spaces, and an in-house library. The building hosts a canteen and vending machine as well as restaurants and shops within walking distance.

Nasdaq Vilnius offers our employees a strong compensation package that includes an annual bonus, equity grant, and access to an employee stock purchase program. Employees receive 20 days of annual vacation (plus 1 additional flex day every two months), III pillar pension plan with additional contribution from Nasdaq, a flexible health insurance program, career development programs, and more.

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.