823 Advizers
Jenna
Director, Internal Audit
Nasdaq Inc
Penn State University, 2014
N/A
Q1Career path
Data Analysis
Risk Management
Internal Audit
1:31
"So I always loved working with numbers and analyzing data."
Q2Main responsibilities
Risk Management
Internal Audit
Regulatory Compliance
0:42
"So I'm currently overseeing the audit portfolio for legal risk and regulatory. So we perform various audits in this space, covering topics like financial risk management and modeling, intellectual property compliance programs like sanctions."
Q3Day in the life
Communication
Project Management
Data Analysis
1:31
"So, one reason I love what I do is every day is different."
Q4Most important skills - role
Critical Thinking
Communication
Problem-Solving
1:29
"So as auditors, we have to ask a lot of questions to get to the bottom of things."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Leadership
Process Improvement
Internal Audit
0:40
"I'm always reviewing different processes of the company, and in turn, I'm always learning about different functions and products."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Problem-Solving
Adaptability
Multitasking
0:54
"The biggest challenge is what also makes it so exciting, which is the challenge of multitasking."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Finance
FinTech
Risk Management
0:40
"I'm always learning about new technologies and ways that we're enhancing our customer's experience and also with growth and change comes higher risk."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Reliability
Communication
Problem-Solving
0:54
"people who are self-sufficient and reliable"
Q9Wish known before - industry
Process Improvement
Big-Picture Thinking
Proactive Ownership
0:52
"It's thinking about how that task fits into the bigger picture, how the end product is gonna be used by your manager, and what you can do to improve the process."
Q10Entry-level positions
Career Exploration
Entry-Level Jobs
Auditing
0:47
"Starting out in internal audit from undergrad is a great way to start your career and learn more about the company or industry."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Executive/Leadership
Networking
Communication
1:31
"So the power of relationship building and a strong network has always been, uh, very significant to me."
Q12College ideas for success
Leadership
Event Planning
Communication
0:50
"Through my involvement in leadership…I learned to take risks, work with different types of people and better articulate my thoughts."
Q13How identity impacted career
Executive/Leadership
Overcoming Challenges
Confidence
1:45
"Now as a woman...I see it more as something that bolsters me up and makes me stand out rather than something that holds me back."