Job Description:

Job Title IT Audit Director

The Role

Are you looking for a position to grow your technology skills, expand your knowledge of financial services, and give you the opportunity to problem solve with some of the best minds in the financial services and technology industries? 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 IT 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/MS in Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field of study.

• 12+ years of experience in performing and independently leading complex information technology audits, preferably financial services.

• Manage and perform data driven risk-based audit assessments of key systems and applications, drafting audit reports, and liaising with and reporting to senior executives on audit results and corrective actions.

• Team leader who takes initiative and works constructively to achieve team goals.

• Experience working with and understanding the needs of clients.

• Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize as a team leader.

• Expert knowledge of cloud security, containerization, API, DevOps, secure software development, application security, databases, and operating systems.

• Professional Audit or Information Security certifications preferred (CIA, CPA, CISA, CISSP, SANS GIAC, etc.).

• Cloud computing (AWS) related advanced-level certifications preferred (AWS Solutions Architect/ AWS Security Specialty).

• Knowledge of financial services and/or relevant technologies supporting financial services operations (e.g. brokerage, regulatory transfer agency, financial statements etc.) preferred.

• Expert knowledge of authentication, authorization, and credential management.

• Understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, LLM, data science and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools.

• Preferred hands-on skills with various Programming/Scripting Languages (Python, PowerShell, Java, etc.), audit testing tools, and automation.

• Deep technical problem solving and data analytical skills.

The Team

As an IT Audit Director, you will be responsible for leading complex technology and/or integrated audits independently, evaluating risks (technology, financial, reputational, and regulatory), developing hypotheses around related controls, providing input to the development of the integrated audit plan, presenting issues and findings to management, devising solutions for business improvements, and following-up on corrective actions, and leading a hard-working project team. You will need to work effectively to:

• Lead the planning and execution of multiple concurrent IT audits, including reviews of cyber security, existing production applications, systems currently being developed, technology infrastructure and specialized or emerging technologies.

• Work with middle to senior management within a business or function to facilitate the identification and resolution of complex risks (both business and technological) and to provide advice to management regarding mitigation of these risks.

• Lead the assessment the controls over application processes, physical and logical security; systems acquisition and development; system and network infrastructure; system architecture; computer operations; and production support.

• Engage with the squad to offer feedback on work-in-progress, clarify requirements and answer questions, while motivating and influencing squad, and being a voice for its members

• Develop data analysis and apply innovative automated tools to provide management with proper context of potential exposure and loss of business due to control weaknesses.

• Develop an ongoing 'trusted advisor' relationship with audit clients and Internal Audit business unit colleagues to ensure timely and consistent advice.

• Travel (10% annually) to perform audits, and to attend training or corporate events.

Company Overview

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company with a mission to strengthen the financial well-being of our clients. We help people invest and plan for their future. We assist companies and non-profit organizations in delivering benefits to their employees. And we provide institutions and independent advisors with investment and technology solutions to help invest their own clients' money.

Join Us

At Fidelity, you'll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples' lives, including yours. You can take advantage of flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career, empowering you to thrive at work and at home. Honored with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, we have been recognized by our employees as a top 10 Best Place to Work in 2024. And you don't need a finance background to succeed at Fidelity-we offer a range of opportunities for learning so you can build the career you've always imagined.

Fidelity's hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation, detailed in this document, and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

We invite you to Find Your Fidelity at fidelitycareers.com.

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.

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Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.

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.