Principal, External Audit Engagement - Cybersecurity

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

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.