Audit Manager

Fidelity Investments; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments in the United States is seeking an Audit Manager to lead audits and advisory services across Fidelity Corporate Audit. You will drive risk assessment, test controls, and partner with business and technology teams to strengthen internal controls.

The role requires 5–7 years of audit experience, professional certifications, and strong analytical and communication skills to coach analysts and deliver clear audit findings.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Audit leadership

Team leadership

Data analytics

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CIA/CISA (preferred)

Tools

Audit automation tools

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.

Certifications:

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.