Internal Audit Technology Director

Job Description:

The Role  

We are looking for a highly experienced and skilled technical candidate to join the retail and institutional brokerage audit team as Internal Audit Technology Director. In this role, you will be able to apply your deep technical expertise to deliver high quality audits as well as expand your knowledge of financial services, and coach junior team members. 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 Internal Audit Technology Director, you will provide independent and objective audit 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.  

• 12+ years of experience in building complex technology solutions or independently leading complex information technology audits, with exposure in cloud security, containerization, cybersecurity, API, DevOps, secure software development, application security, databases, and operating systems. 

• Experience working with and understanding the needs of clients.  

• Cloud computing (AWS) related advanced-level certifications preferred (AWS Solutions Architect/ AWS Security Specialty).  

• Professional Audit or Information Security certifications preferred (CIA, CPA, CISA, CISSP, SANS GIAC, etc.).  

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

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

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

• Hands-on skills with various Programming/Scripting Languages (Python, PowerShell, Java, etc.), audit testing tools, and automation.  

• Deep technical problem solving and data analytical skills.  

The Team  

As an IT Audit Director, you will be responsible for leading complex technology and/or integrated audits independently, evaluating risks (e.g., technology, financial, reputational, and regulatory), developing hypotheses around related controls, providing input to the development of the integrated audit plan, presenting issues and findings to management, devising solutions for business improvements, and following-up on corrective actions. You will need to work effectively to:   

• Facilitate/ assist with risk assessments, audit plan creation 

• Provide technical expertise on audit scoping and lead execution of multiple concurrent IT audits, including reviews of cyber security, existing production applications, systems currently being developed, technology infrastructure and specialized or emerging technologies.   

• Coach junior members of the team on technolog