WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You will work within Nike’s Global Audit and Risk Management (GARM) team, partnering closely with senior GARM leaders, Audit & Finance Committee stakeholders, and cross-functional teams including Data Engineering, Reporting, Automation, and Business Intelligence (e.g., DEAR, FBI). This role collaborates broadly to deliver scalable analytics solutions while influencing enterprise risk and audit strategy.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike is looking for a strategic analytics leader with deep expertise in audit, risk management, and data-driven decision-making. This individual brings strong technical acumen paired with business insight, with the ability to translate complex business challenges into scalable analytical solutions. The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, thrives in ambiguous environments, and demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset.
This leader excels at influencing stakeholders, driving adoption of analytics, and delivering measurable impact through data. They are comfortable working with large, complex datasets, leading cross-functional initiatives, and mentoring talent. A passion for innovation, including AI-assisted solutions, and a commitment to advancing audit and risk practices through analytics are essential.
10+ years of experience in business and data analytics
8+ years of experience delivering data-driven insights and leading analytics initiatives
8+ years of experience managing complex analytics or data projects
Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Business, Risk Management, Finance, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
Experience in audit, risk management, or related assurance functions strongly preferred
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will drive the evolution of analytics across Nike’s Global Audit and Risk Management function, delivering innovative data solutions that enhance audit effectiveness, risk visibility, and operational efficiency. You will lead initiatives that enable continuous assurance, automation, and strategic insights for senior leadership.
Partner with GARM leadership to identify, prioritize, and deliver data and analytics capabilities aligned to strategic objectives
Deploy and evolve the GARM data and analytics strategy, including implementation of AI-assisted solutions
Identify and deliver process improvements enabled through data, technology, and automation
Build and scale continuous assurance and audit automation capabilities across GARM
Collaborate with cross-functional data and technology teams to establish scalable data pipelines, controls, and reporting frameworks
Oversee AuditBoard, GARM applications, and analytics roadmap development and execution
Develop executive-level dashboards and reporting for senior leadership and the Audit & Finance Committee
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience in business and data analytics
- 8+ years delivering data-driven insights and leading analytics initiatives
- 8+ years managing complex analytics or data projects
- Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Business, Risk Management, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in audit, risk management, or related assurance functions
- Experience working with large, complex datasets and building scalable data pipelines
- Experience deploying or developing AI-assisted analytics solutions
- Experience developing executive-level dashboards and reporting for senior leadership
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
Nike Insights
What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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