Principal, External Audit Engagement

Fidelity Investments

$107K — $216K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven knowledge of IT risk and cybersecurity functions critical to Fidelity’s mission.
  • Extensive familiarity with industry cybersecurity frameworks like AICPA’s SOC and ISO standards.
  • Experience managing end-to-end projects with strong communication skills.
  • Understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework core standards.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technology or computer science field preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years in IT assurance, preferably with a Big 4 audit firm and Fortune 500 clients.
  • Possession of cybersecurity certifications is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Manage external audit engagements with independent third-party firms.
  • Ensure compliance with industry frameworks and standards.
  • Demonstrate the integrity of Fidelity’s cyber control environment.
  • Communicate progress effectively on managed projects.
  • Engage with external assessors to provide evidence of control compliance.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support.
  • Market-leading retirement options and generous paid time off.
  • Parental leave and charitable giving employee match program.
  • Educational assistance including student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement.
Full 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.

The base salary range for this position is $107,000-216,000 USD per year.  

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.   

We offer a wide range of to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home.  These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.  Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.


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