Principal, External Audit Engagement

Fidelity Investments Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments Inc. in Durham, NC, is seeking a Principal, External Audit Engagement to lead external audits of our cyber control environment.

You will coordinate with independent audit firms and demonstrate adherence to industry frameworks to produce unqualified opinions and certifications. This role requires deep IT risk and cybersecurity expertise, strong project management and clear communication of progress to stakeholders; on-site work model applies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years working in IT assurance for a Big 4 or similar audit firm, with experience serving Fortune 500 clients.
• Bachelor’s degree in technology or computer science preferred.
• Cybersecurity certifications are a plus.
• Experience in a cybersecurity role, IT audit, or IT risk role.
• Proven knowledge of IT risk and cybersecurity functions and their importance to Fidelity’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Lead external audit engagements with independent audit firms.
• Demonstrate adherence to leading frameworks and controls.
• Communicate progress effectively to stakeholders.
• Aim for unqualified opinions and certifications of Fidelity’s cyber control environment.
• Manage end-to-end audit projects and timelines.

Skills

IT risk

Cybersecurity

Project management

Communication

NIST CSF

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technology or computer science

Tools

SOC framework knowledge

PCI-DSS

HITRUST

ISO 27001/ISO 27000

Swift CSP

Job description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

The Role

Are you ready to take on a meaningful role at Fidelity Investments, ensuring our cybersecurity controls are second to none? The Fidelity Enterprise Cybersecurity Regulatory and Audit Team is seeking a Principal, External Audit Engagement to play a major role in our engagements with independent third-party audit firms. You will demonstrate adherence to leading industry frameworks, ensuring our control environment is flawless. Success in this role will be showcased through well-managed external audit engagements resulting in unqualified opinions and certifications of Fidelity’s cyber control environment.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Proven knowledge of IT risk and cybersecurity functions and their importance to Fidelity’s mission.
• Extensive knowledge of audited cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including AICPA’s SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3, PCI-DSS, HITRUST, Swift CSP and ISO/IEC 27000 family.
• Experience managing projects end-to-end with a clear ability to communicate progress effectively.
• Understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework core standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technology or computer science subject area, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years working in IT assurance for a Big 4 or similar audit firm, with experience serving Fortune 500 clients.
• Possession of cybersecurity certifications is a plus.
• Prior experience in a cybersecurity role, IT audit, or IT risk role.

The Team

We, the Cyber Regulatory and Audit Team within Enterprise Cybersecurity’s Information Security Office, are dedicated to knowing the external requirements and standards to which Fidelity is held. We ensure that Fidelity ECS has the appropriate policies and controls aligned to these standards. Our team engages external assessors and examination staff to provide evidence of control, helping to maintain our relentless dedication to our 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:

Information Technology

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.