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Nike Lead, Global Audit & Risk Management in Beaverton, Oregon
Who we are looking for:
Our Global Audit and Risk Management (GA&RM) team partners with management across the enterprise to improve and protect Nike’s value and brand through world-class risk management capabilities, including enterprise risk, internal audit, and advisory services. As a Lead on our team, we are looking for a collaborative project leader with a wide variety of experience in project management across audit and advisory services. A successful candidate will thrive working in an environment where the pace of change is high and integrative thinking is required to “connect the dots” across the company. A love of collaboration, innovation and continuous learning will help you creatively solve problems and challenge the status quo.
What will you work on:
Your work will be highly visible to NIKE, Inc. executive management and the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. Primary responsibilities for this role include but not limited to:
Strategic thinking, understanding business priorities and key objectives to plan, develop, manage and execute high impact audit and advisory work plans
Ensure quality and timely project execution through project lifecycle including planning, fieldwork, and reporting
Perform end-to-end risk assessments to understand process and controls, develop project scope, objectives, and approach
Identify key risks and opportunities followed by root cause analysis to develop proposed recommendations and align with business partners on action plans
Develop high-quality executive-level reports and presentations
Communicate sophisticated ideas or controversial / difficult information in a manner that influences others to adopt a different point of view
Provide coaching and mentorship to team members to ensure work and documentation comply with audit standards and drive their professional growth
Champion continuous improvement within GRM processes and deliverables
Coordinate and lead work across multiple projects
Who you’ll be working with:
You’ll report directly to the Global Audit & Risk Management Director within the Global Audit & Risk Management team.
You’ll be part of a group of Leads who operate as project leads, coaches, and partners with the broader GA&RM leadership team to sustain a strong and collaborative team culture. Regular partnership with leaders across Nike’s enterprise is a key responsibility of the Lead to drive proactive risk consultation, relationship management and project delivery of audit, advisory and strategic risk services.
What you bring:
Required
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 6 years directly relevant work experience Note: One of the following alternatives may be accepted: PhD or Law + 3 yrs; Masters + 4 yrs; Associates degree + 6 yrs; High School + 7 yrs
6+ years professional, relevant work experience in audit and risk services including internal or external audit, risk advisory services or enterprise risk management
Possess advanced knowledge and application of audit and risk craft
Excellent executive verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to identify and assess business risks and controls, perform root cause analysis and work with business partners to develop practical recommendations
Demonstrated project management experience including project team leadership
Ability to travel up to 20% (domestic and international)
Preferred
Professional risk certifications including CPA, CIA, CISA, CRMA, CFE
Subject matter expertise in any of the following: Consumer Products, Brand and Sports Marketing, Retail and Wholesale Strategy and Operations, Supply Chain, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Fraud, Legal
Strong understanding of dynamic risk assessment inclusive of risk sensing and monitoring concepts
Demonstrated data analytics capabilities in service of risk assessments and projects across the suite of risk services
Technical proficiency and understanding of Information Technology General Control and risk concepts
General understanding/knowledge of Nike’s business and operating model
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.