Senior Audit Analyst

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity seeks an experienced Internal Audit professional in Massachusetts to join its risk and advisory team. You will provide independent audits and advisory services to strengthen risk management and regulatory compliance across asset management and related businesses.

You will collaborate with technology teams, develop hypotheses around controls, and document findings with clear action plans, staying ahead of evolving regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years in audit, compliance, or risk management in financial services.
• Knowledge of asset management or middle/back-office functions is a plus.
• Familiarity with audit methodologies and analytical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent and objective audit and advisory services that help Fidelity manage risk, meet regulatory expectations, and enhance operational performance
• Perform business and/or integrated audits focused on Fidelity’s asset management, alternative investments, managed accounts, and other businesses
• Develop hypotheses around risk and controls
• Provide input to the development of the integrated audit plan
• Collaborate with technology management to build a strong understanding of complex business functions and regulatory obligations
• Document and analyze end-to-end business and technology processes and identify risks and controls embedded throughout
• Leverage audit automation tools and apply strategic and data analytics concepts to evaluate business operations, internal controls, and systems efficiently and effectively
• Organize and analyze data, test controls, and document results
• Develop clear, well-supported audit findings that articulate business impacts and risk implications
• Draft audit reports and partner with management on effective, sustainable action plans
• Cultivate strong working relationships with audit peers and business partners
• Stay current on regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging risks in asset management, alternative investments, and managed accounts

Skills

Internal audit

Asset management knowledge

Data analytics

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Audit automation tools

IT general controls

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide independent and objective audit and advisory services that help Fidelity manage risk, meet regulatory expectations, and enhance operational performance
• Perform business and/or integrated audits focused on Fidelity’s asset management, alternative investments, managed accounts, and other businesses
• Develop hypotheses around risk and controls
• Provide input to the development of the integrated audit plan
• Collaborate with technology management to build a strong understanding of complex business functions and regulatory obligations
• Document and analyze end-to-end business and technology processes and identify risks and controls embedded throughout
• Leverage audit automation tools and apply strategic and data analytics concepts to evaluate business operations, internal controls, and systems efficiently and effectively
• Organize and analyze data, test controls, and document results
• Develop clear, well-supported audit findings that articulate business impacts and risk implications
• Draft audit reports and partner with management on effective, sustainable action plans
• Cultivate strong working relationships with audit peers and business partners
• Stay current on regulatory developments, industry trends, and emerging risks in asset management, alternative investments, and managed accounts

Requirements

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study
• 3-5 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, compliance, regulatory examinations, or risk management – preferably within the financial services industry
• Experience in asset management, alternative investments, managed accounts, and/or related middle- and back-office functions is a plus
• Developing knowledge of audit methodologies, concepts, tools, and analytical techniques
• Team player who takes initiative and works constructively with others to achieve team goals
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, manage workload, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively across teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues and concepts into clear, actionable findings
• Proactive, hands-on, solution-oriented approach to work
• Commitment to innovative, collaborative, and digital working style
• Knowledge of IT general controls is a plus
• Professional certifications (or interest in obtaining) such as CIA, CPA, CISA, CAMS, CRCM, CFA, FRM, CAIA are a plus