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Job Title  IT Audit Senior Manager 

The Role 

Are you looking for a position to grow your technology skills, expand your knowledge of financial services, and give you the opportunity to problem solve with some of the best minds in the financial services and technology industries? 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 IT Audit Senior 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/MS in Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field of study. 

• Manage and perform data driven risk-based audit assessments of key systems and applications, drafting audit reports, and liaising with and reporting to senior executives on audit results and corrective actions. 

• 7-12 years of experience in performing and leading complex information technology audits, preferably financial services. 

• Fostering high performance, continuous learning, and collaborative interactions with less experienced technology auditors. 

• Ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks and lead team priorities and workload. 

• Cloud computing (AWS or Azure) related associate-level certifications preferred. Security or Professional cloud certifications would be a plus. 

• Expert knowledge of cloud security, containerization, API, DevOps, secure software development, application security, databases, and operating systems.  

• Knowledge of financial services and/or relevant technologies supporting financial services operations (e.g. brokerage, regulatory transfer agency, financial statements etc.) preferred 

• Ability to independently perform hands-on IT general controls testing across many of these areas. 

• Expert knowledge of authentication, authorization, and credential management. 

• Understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, LLM, data science and Robotic Process Automation. 

• Expert knowledge of security monitoring activities that enable vulnerability, internal/external threat monitoring, incident management and threat intelligence activities. 

• Strong technical problem solving and data analytical skills. Scripting (Python, PowerShell) and automation experience would be a plus. 

• 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. 

• Curiosity and hunger to learn. 

• Professional audit or information security certifications preferred (CIA, CPA, CISA, CISSP, SANS GIAC, etc.). 

The Team 

The IT Audit Senior Manager will be responsible for performing complex technology and/or business-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 technology and end-to-end related processes, 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, Senior Analysts and Managers on the team. 

• Builds deep working relationships with audit teams and clients. 

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 benefits 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.

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.