Audit Director

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Audit Director at Fidelity providing independent audit and advisory services to manage risk and enhance business performance. Leading complex audits while working closely with business and technology management.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeCovington • Kentucky, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $222,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide independent and objective audit and advisory services that help Fidelity manage risk, improve customer service, and enhance business performance
Work with business and technology management to build an understanding of complex functions
Review end-to-end business processes and supporting technology workflows prepared by the team to ensure they capture risks and controls embedded throughout the function
Ensure project audit scopes capture highest risk areas and include thoughtful test suites to identify potential control gaps/improvements
Perform and review audit test work including organizing and analyzing data, testing controls and documenting results
Leverage audit automation tools in evaluation of business operations and systems
Direct the use of strategic and data analytics concepts, principles, and techniques to identify control deficiencies
Review audit reports drafted by the team to ensure issues identified are clearly described
Lead team conversations with business/technology management to describe findings and influence action plans to mitigate identified risks
Coach and mentor associates of all levels in the team
Build deep working relationships with both audit teams and our business partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study
Professional audit certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) and/or registration/licensing preferred
12 plus years of external and internal audit or related experience, preferably in financial services
Strong knowledge of financial crimes regulatory requirements (e.g., anti-money laundering, global sanctions, anti-corruption)
Ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks and lead team priorities and workload
In-depth knowledge of audit practices, tools, techniques, concepts, and trends
Hands-on work style and 'can do' attitude with a strong desire to make things happen
Knowledge in IT general controls is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support
market-leading retirement
generous paid time off and parental leave
charitable giving employee match program
educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career

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Hard Skills & Tools

Audit PracticesData AnalysisRisk ManagementControl TestingAudit Automation ToolsFinancial Services AuditIT General ControlsRegulatory ComplianceProcess ImprovementTest Suite Development

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationTeam CollaborationCoaching and MentoringProblem SolvingAdaptability

Certifications

CPACIACISA