Job Description Audit Director - Professional Practices - Fidelity Corporate Audit FCANote Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position
The Role Join the Professional Practices Group PPG as an Audit Director and help shape the strategic direction of Fidelitys audit methodology, quality framework, and governance practices. This senior leadership role oversees several enterprise-critical workstreams that strengthen audit execution, enhance risk management, and influence senior decision-making across the organization. The position drives high-impact Audit Committee and Board reporting, provides executive oversight of the quality assurance and improvement program QAIP, and leads the integration of strategic enhancements into FCAs methodologies, tools, and processes.
Key Responsibilities • Partnering with senior audit executives to develop strategic data-driven reporting for the Audit Committee, Board, and executive leadership. • Serving as a senior subject matter expert for complex audit methodology and professional practices inquires. • Leading the advancement of FCAs audit methodology, incorporating regulatory expectations, leading practices, and firmwide risk management developments. • Overseeing the QAIP program end-to-end, including root-cause analysis, trend identification, corrective action oversight, and integration of results into methodology guidance and training. • Driving continuous improvement using data analytics, automation, and technology-enabled solutions to enhance quality, consistency, and efficiency. • Providing senior-level support to audit teams, shaping standards and guidance to reduce recurring inquiries. • Building strong partnerships across Fidelity to align audit practices with enterprise risk management strategies, regulatory expectations, and business priorities. • Leading strategic and cross-functional initiatives that support innovation, regulatory change, workforce enablement, and FCA operating model enhancements.
The Expertise and Skills you Bring This role requires deep audit expertise, strong leadership presence, and a strategic mindset. It calls for the ability to manage complex initiatives, influence across levels, and deliver high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment. Strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and effective relationship management are essential. The position demands high standards for quality, accountability, and continuous improvement. A track record of advising senior leaders, leading complex risk-based initiatives, and providing thought leadership that advances audit capabilities is key.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, 10 years of audit or related experience preferably in financial services, and a BABS in a relevant field are required. Professional certifications CIA, CPA, CISA are strongly preferred.
The Team PPG defines and advances FCAs audit methodology in alignment with IIA Standards and leading industry practices. As a senior member of the team, this role contributes to the policies, procedures, and operating standards that ensure Fidelitys audits meet the highest professional expectations. PPG oversees methodology maintenance, QAIP, enterprise risk assessment, enablement, executive reporting, and business insights, workforce management, reporting, training, and development, records retention, compliance, and access governance for audit systems.
The Team plays a central role in sustaining the quality, consistency, and strategic impact of FCAs operating model.
Company Overview At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences.
For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to complete the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com.
Certifications Category: Audit Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week, all business days M-F in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.
Please be advised that Fidelitys 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.