Director, Audit

Audit Director

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 solve problems 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+ years of external and internal audit or related risk/control experience, preferably in capital markets.
• 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.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and lead team priorities and workload.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
• Commitment to innovative, collaborative, and digital working style.
• Excellent presentation, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Hands-on work style and 'can do' attitude with a strong bias for action.
• Experience in capital markets is a plus.

The Team

The Audit Director will be responsible for leading business and/or integrated audits in support of Fidelity Institutional businesses. You will determine scope, oversee testing, review workpapers, and coordinate with risk and compliance partners to deliver high-quality results through a team of multi-disciplined auditors. Working with Group Leadership, you will align audit objectives to strategy, deliver impactful outcomes, and contribute to domain and department initiatives. Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Collaborate with the Team Leader in managing overall workload as well as short and long-term goals of the team.
• Lead multiple audits in varying stages, including those of greatest complexity.
• Direct the use of strategic and data-analytics techniques to more effectively identify and evidence control deficiencies.
• Perform and review audit test work including organizing and analyzing data, testing controls and documenting results.
• 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.
• Coach and mentor associates of all levels on audit execution, capital markets concepts, and stakeholder engagement.
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with audit teams and business partners; act as a credible challenger while enabling responsible innovation.

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.