Audit Director

Fidelity•Covington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role offers an opportunity to grow your business and auditing skills, expand your knowledge of financial services, and problem-solve with industry leaders. You will operate at the nexus of technology and business with Fidelity Corporate Audit.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Professional audit certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) and/or registration/licensing preferred.
Knowledge in IT general controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

Leads multiple complex audits end-to-end in support of various Fidelity businesses.
Accountable for determining scope, executing complex testing, reviewing workpapers, and coordinating with other risk and compliance functions.
Ensures alignment of audit objectives to the Audit Group’s priorities and strategy.
Delivers high-quality audit results and contributes to other Audit Group and department initiatives.
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.