Audit Manager

Fidelity Investments Inc.; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite work model

Job summary

Fidelity Investments in Covington, KY seeks an Audit Manager to strengthen internal controls and risk management in a financial services environment. You will lead audits, collaborate with business and technology teams, and guide junior staff on complex reviews.

The role emphasizes data analytics, audit automation, and clear reporting, with opportunities to influence enterprise-wide controls and performance while advancing your auditing career.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional audit certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred.
• 5–7 years of external/internal audit experience in financial services.
• Knowledge of audit practices, tools, techniques, and trends.
• Leadership and ability to guide teammates toward goals.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workloads.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Innovative, collaborative, and digital working style.
• Excellent presentation, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on attitude to get things done.
• Knowledge of brokerage products and regulatory environment; ITGC knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and technology management to understand complex functions.
• Map end-to-end workflows, identify risks and controls across processes.
• Leverage audit automation tools to evaluate operations and systems.
• Perform and review audit test work, data analysis, and control testing.
• Apply data analytics concepts to identify control deficiencies.
• Draft clear audit reports with issues, implications, and management action plans.
• Coach and mentor Analysts and Senior Analysts on the team.
• Build strong relationships with audit teams and clients.

Skills

Audit leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

IT general controls

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title Audit Manager

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role

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 problem solve 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 Manager 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.

• 5-7 years of external and internal audit or related experience, preferably in financial services.

• 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 work simultaneously on multiple tasks and lead team priorities and workload.

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

• Commitment to 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.

• Knowledge of the brokerage business including retail and/or institutional client product offerings and services and industry regulations preferred.

• Knowledge in IT general controls is a plus.

The Team

The Audit Manager will be responsible for performing business and/or integrated audits in support of Fidelity’s businesses. Key areas of focus include developing hypotheses around risk and controls, providing input to the development of the integrated audit plan, and collaborating with a successful team. Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

• Works with business and technology management to build an understanding of complex functions.

• Workflows end-to-end business processes and supporting technologies, highlighting risks and controls embedded throughout the function.

• Leverages audit automation tools in the evaluation of business operations and systems.

• Performs and reviews audit test work including organizing and analyzing data, testing controls and documenting results.

• Applies strategic and data analytics concepts, principles, and techniques to more efficiently and effectively identify control deficiencies.

• Drafts audit reports that provide a clear description of issues identified, related implications to the business or enterprise as a whole and management action plans to resolve the issues.

• Coaches and mentors Analysts and Senior Analysts on the team.

• Builds deep working relationships with audit teams and clients.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Category:

Audit

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.