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Fidelity Investments · 2 days ago

IT Audit Director

Fidelity Investments is a privately held company focused on strengthening the financial well-being of clients. The IT Audit Director will provide independent audit and advisory services to manage risk and improve business performance, driving positive change through technology and business collaboration.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

IT Audit LeadershipCloud SecurityData AnalysisInformation Security CertificationsFinancial Services KnowledgeProgramming/Scripting LanguagesTechnical Problem SolvingClient ManagementMulti-taskingTeam LeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

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
Expert knowledge of authentication, authorization, and credential management
Understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, LLM, data science and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tools
Deep technical problem solving and data analytical skills

Preferred

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

Benefits

Flexible benefits that support you through every stage of your career
Hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process

Company

Fidelity Investments

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Fidelity’s mission is to strengthen the financial well-being of our customers and deliver better outcomes for the clients and businesses we serve.

H1B Sponsorship

Fidelity Investments has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (3)
2024 (8)
2023 (4)
2022 (6)
2021 (8)
2020 (30)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$152.82M
Key Investors
Apple
2020-12-28Secondary Market· $2.5M
2018-01-14Secondary Market· $1M
2017-05-03Secondary Market· $12.5M

Leadership Team

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Abigail Johnson
Chairman & CEO
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Jeanmarie Ward
Senior Vice President of Architecture
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