Audit Director

Job Description:

Job Title Audit Director

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role

Are you looking for a position to grow your business and auditing skills, expand your knowledge of financial services, and give you the opportunity to problem solve with some of the best minds in the industry? There is no better place to drive solutions for improving internal controls than to operate at the nexus of technology and business with Fidelity Corporate Audit! As an Audit Director you will provide independent and objective audit and advisory services that help Fidelity manage risk, improve customer service, and enhance business performance. Our primary motivation is to drive positive change throughout the firm.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study.

• Professional audit certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) and/or registration/licensing preferred.

• 12 plus years of external and internal audit or related experience, preferably in financial services.

• Strong knowledge of financial crimes regulatory requirements (e.g., anti-money laundering, global sanctions, anti-corruption) impacting Fidelity's broker-dealer and fund product offerings and service

• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks and lead team priorities and workload.

• In-depth knowledge of audit practices, tools, techniques, concepts, and trends

• Teammate and leader who works constructively with others to achieve team goals and provide departmental thought leadership

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

• Commitment to an innovative, collaborative, and digital working style

• Strong presentation, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Hands-on work style and 'can do' attitude with a strong desire to make things happen

• Knowledge in IT general controls is a plus

The Team

Audit Director leads multiple complex audits end-to-end in support of various Fidelity businesses. You will be accountable for determining scope, executing complex testing, reviewing workpapers, and coordinating with other risk and compliance functions to deliver value to Fidelity through the audit services provided by you and a team of multi-disciplined auditors. Working with Audit Leadership, you will ensure alignment of the audit's objectives to the Audit Group's priorities and strategy, deliver high quality audit results, and contribute to other Audit Group and department initiatives. Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Works with business and technology management to build an understanding of complex functions

• Reviews end-to-end business processes and supporting technology workflows prepared by the team to ensure they capture risks and controls embedded throughout the function

• Ensures project audit scopes capture highest risk areas and include thoughtful test suites to identify potential control gaps/improvements

• Works with the Team Leader to prioritize workload and resources and resolve blockers to progress

• Performs and reviews audit test work including organizing and analyzing data, testing controls and documenting results

• Leverages audit automation tools in the evaluation of business operations and systems

• Directs the use of strategic and data analytics concepts, principles, and techniques to more efficiently and effectively identify control deficiencies

• Reviews audit reports drafted by the team to ensure issues identified, including resulting management action plans, are clearly described and include related implications to the business or enterprise as a whole

• Lead team conversations with business/technology management to describe findings and influence action plans to effectively mitigate identified risks

• Coaches and mentors associates of all levels in the team

• Builds deep working relationships with both audit teams and our business partners

Fidelity's Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

The base salary range for this position is $110,000-$222,000 per year.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate's relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.


We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

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Audit