Assistant Vice President – Technology Risk Management

Are you an established leader within a risk function with experience managing global teams? Do you want to actively contribute and deliver to the team's success as well leading and developing the team - Then this role might be your next step!

The Assistant Vice President (AVP), Technology Risk Management is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and delivering technology risk strategy across Nasdaq’s regulated market infrastructure and technology solutions businesses. The role combines deep business knowledge of the exchanges industry with applied technology, cyber, and operational risk expertise, ensuring technology risks are managed in line with regulatory expectations, business priorities, and Nasdaq’s risk appetite.

The AVP will lead a globally distributed team, engage directly with senior executives, Boards, and regulators, and represent Technology Risk Management in internal forums. This is a hands‑on leadership role, requiring both strategic direction and active involvement in delivery.

Key Responsibilities
Define and implement technology risk strategy aligned to Nasdaq’s Enterprise Risk Management framework and risk appetite
Apply Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) and market‑structure knowledge to assess technology risk across the full trading lifecycle and supporting market services
Lead all aspects of technology risk coverage across regulated exchanges and critical infrastructure, as well as technology solutions businesses including data, analytics, SaaS, cloud, and digital platforms
Provide senior oversight and challenge across topics including cyber security, cloud, third‑party risk, operational resilience, and technology change
Support regulatory examinations and ongoing engagement with U.S. and European regulators as required (e.g. SEC, CFTC, ESMA, European national regulators)
Prepare and present technology risk insights to Boards, executive committees, and senior governance forums
Drive risk management initiatives for emerging technologies, including AI/ML, digital assets, quantum and cloud adoption
Lead, coordinate, and develop a globally distributed technology risk team, setting clear priorities and standards
Partner with and challenge the 1st line operations teams as required to enhance the controls environment
Collaborate with the broader Group Risk Team, Legal, Compliance, InfoSec and Internal Audit teams to maximise the value of combined assurance across 2nd and 3rd line teams

Required Qualifications
Extensive validated experience in technology risk, operational risk, cyber risk, or technology leadership within financial services, exchanges / market infrastructure
Confirmed ability to pair business knowledge of the exchanges industry with technology risk management concepts
Experience supporting or overseeing regulated market infrastructure alongside unregulated or commercial technology businesses
Proven experience presenting to Boards, senior management, and regulators in the U.S. and Europe
Experience managing risk across a portfolio of businesses with varied risk appetites

Technical and Risk Expertise
Strong knowledge of cyber security, operational resilience, cloud, third‑party risk
Understanding of critical market infrastructure requirements, including availability, recovery, capacity, and incident management
Experience governing risks related to AI, digital assets, and cloud technologies

If you have any relevant certifications or qualifications in Technology Risk, Operational Risk, Cyber Security, AI, Digital Risk, or Cloud (e.g. CISSP, CISM, or equivalent), please state those in your resume.
This position is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and offers a hybrid work environment with at least 3 days per week in the office.

About Nasdaq Stockholm
Our new Nasdaq Stockholm office is located at Mäster Samuelsgatan 56, right in the heart of the city. The building is easily accessible by public transport, just steps from T-centralen and several major bus stops. The workspace is designed for flexibility and collaboration, with open neighborhoods that support both focused work and teamwork.

Nasdaq is a vibrant and entrepreneurial company where everyone is encouraged to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and take intelligent risks. We want everyone to feel welcome and bring their authentic self to work. Every day, we build a culture where we all feel connected, supported, and empowered.

​ What We Offer
Competitive base salary
Annual bonus
Annual equity grant
Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares
Pension plan
32 paid vacation days
6 additional days off per year
Fitness Allowance/Friskvårdsbidrag
Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year
Paid time off to volunteer
Health insurance
24/7 mental health support for you and your family
Access to e-learning platforms

Learn more on our Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page .
Come as You Are
Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.
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