WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You’ll report directly to the Global Audit & Risk Management Senior Director within the Global Audit & Risk Management team. You’ll be part of a group of Directors who operate as leaders, coaches, and partners with GA&RM leadership to sustain a strong and collaborative team culture. Regular partnership with leaders across Nike’s enterprise is a key responsibility of the Director to drive proactive risk consultation, relationship management and delivery of audit, advisory and strategic risk services.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Global Audit and Risk Management (GA&RM) partners with management across the enterprise to improve and protect Nike’s value and brand through world-class risk management capabilities, including enterprise risk management, internal audit, and advisory services. As a Director on our team, you will be a collaborative leader that oversees and manages teams executing internal audit, risk, and advisory engagements and will provide an independent evaluation of the risk and control environment. The Director should be a strategic and trusted advisor to business partners by applying technical skills and demonstrating mastery of business acumen; providing thought leadership and practical recommendations that directly contribute to the achievement of business strategy and performance. The Director will also be responsible for developing and mentoring teammates to build future leaders for Nike.

• Bachelor’s Degree, MBA preferred or advanced degree highly preferred. CPA required for Finance, certifications for specialty areas (Tech, etc.)
• 8+ years total business experience in internal audit, risk management, corporate strategy, management consulting, finance, or related fields, or equivalent experience, training and skills.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills, partnering with business leaders and influence colleagues across a diverse matrix organization.
• Demonstrated ability to influence risk owners and inspire change.
• Ability to lead complex projects across a diverse set of partners.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

This role is responsible for leading an integrated risk management strategy comprised largely of internal audit, enterprise risk management, and risk assessment activities. This role will perform core-assurance and risk-based audits across the enterprise, while delivering work in accordance with project plans and timelines that carry out professional standards and tie to strategic priorities and key business risks. This role will also perform ongoing risk assessments to maintain an understanding of the company’s risk landscape that will inform both the audit plan and key enterprise risks for governance. Primary responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

• Demonstrates proficiency of audit & risk management skills to identity, assess, and communicate risk, provides actionable recommendations for risk mitigation, enhances processes and the control environment.
• Leads the end-to-end risk assessment process for assigned risks, stays informed of changes in the risk landscape; proposes risk, audit, and advisory engagements.
• Leads teams to execute the portfolio of risk, audit, and advisory engagements that meet business and risk objectives, applicable laws & regulations, and professional auditing standards.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders and business partners, providing thought leadership and consultative support as requested.
• Effectively manages and develops teammates to advance their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals; leads through example and holds self and the team accountable for outcomes.
• Uses data, technology, and emerging best practices to improve processes and drive enhancements across GARM and Nike.
• Maintains highest standards of ethical conduct, promotes a culture of integrity and accountability.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with external auditors, regulators, and key stakeholders at all levels.
• Coordinate and oversee work across multiple projects; champion continuous improvement within GARM processes and deliverables.
• Stay informed on industry best practices, changes in regulations, and emerging risks.