Senior Auditor - SOX Testing

Nasdaq Internal Audit is looking for a passionate Auditor with a focus on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance design and testing, to join our team in India. If you are someone who enjoys working in a results-driven and high-performing international culture and thrive in a creative and dynamic environment, this is the role for you.

Nasdaq is continuously revolutionizing markets and undergoing transformations while we adopt new technologies to develop innovative solutions, constantly aiming to rewrite tomorrow. As a SOX Audit Tester, you will play a key role in driving the financial reporting control environment at Nasdaq.

Nasdaq Internal Audit works closely with the core business lines to ensure the company has controls in place to mitigate the risks that could affect the viability of our businesses. Using a risk-based approach, we examine new and existing processes that could pose a risk to Nasdaq and evaluate the control environment that exists to manage those risks. The testing team will play a key role in ensuring that SOX controls are designed and operating effectively to ensure that Nasdaq’s financial reporting is accurate and reliable.
We are looking for candidates who share our values along with a genuine desire and drive to deliver top quality output.

With this position:

We are looking for a dedicated SOX Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. The SOX Auditor will be responsible for assessing and evaluating the effectiveness of the company's internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of SOX compliance, internal controls, and risk assessment methodologies.

Your role and responsibilities:

As a part of the Global Internal Audit team, you will primarily be responsible for executing and reviewing procedures to evaluate SOX compliance.

In this role, you will work with process and control owners throughout the company and our external auditor. You  will work with and learn from the SOX Center of Excellence (CoE) and subject matter experts and have the opportunity to understand the nuts and bolts of Nasdaq.  Besides working closely with your colleagues in Bangalore, you will also work with teams in other countries.

Furthermore, you will: 

• Conduct SOX compliance audits to assess the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Evaluate control deficiencies and work with the SOX CoE and Management to develop remediation plans.
• Execute and report on the quality of SOX controls across all risk creating areas (operations, finance, technology).
• Deliver against multiple and often time concurrent projects, managing conflicting priorities to achieve results on time.
• Provide input to and explain smart control recommendations.
• Report findings, ensuring alignment with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Use automated audit tools as an integral part of SOX testing.

We expect you to have:

• Atleast 2 to 4yrs of relevant experience in SOX testing.
• Experience in Risk-focused SOX, internal audit, accounting and/or technology experience.
• Demonstrated ability to write audit workpapers with minimal supervision.
• Strong team player, approachable, and collaborative.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Education Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, or a related discipline, i.e. Computer Science or Information Systems

It would be great if you have professional certifications:

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), and/or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

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 disco