IT Audit Director

IT Audit Director (Fidelity Investments)

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.

• 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 of 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.

• 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, Dev Ops, 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, Power Shell, Java, etc.), audit testing tools, and automation.
• Deep technical problem solving and data analytical skills.

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.

At Fidelity, you’ll find endless opportunities to build a meaningful career that positively impacts peoples’…