Fidelity

Fidelity

Posted via Workday

Principal, External Audit Engagement

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Legal & Compliance Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States
Employment
Full-time
Experience
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.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in a technology or computer science subject area, or equivalent experience, is preferred.
Visa support
Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Spotted an issue?

We’ll check it against the original posting.

Log in to report

Role Summary

AI-generated

The Principal, External Audit Engagement manages Fidelity’s engagements with independent third-party audit firms focused on its cybersecurity controls. The role supports alignment with external standards and the provision of control evidence, with the goal of successful audits and certifications.

What You'll Do

  • Manage external audit engagements with independent third-party audit firms.
  • Demonstrate adherence of the cybersecurity control environment to relevant industry frameworks and standards.
  • Engage external assessors and examination staff and provide evidence of control.
  • Help ensure cybersecurity policies and controls align with external requirements and standards.

Generated from the employer's posting. Verify important details before applying.

View full posting

Qualifications

Knowledge of IT risk and cybersecurity functions; audited cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including AICPA SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3, PCI-DSS, HITRUST, Swift CSP, and the ISO/IEC 27000 family; and NIST Cybersecurity Framework core standards. Experience managing projects end-to-end and communicating progress; a minimum of 5 years working in IT assurance for a Big 4 or similar audit firm, with experience serving Fortune 500 clients; and prior experience in a cybersecurity role, IT audit, or IT risk role.

Required

  • Knowledge of IT risk and cybersecurity functions and their importance to Fidelity’s mission.
  • Knowledge of audited cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including AICPA’s SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3, PCI-DSS, HITRUST, Swift CSP and...
  • Experience managing projects end-to-end with a clear ability to communicate progress effectively.
  • Understanding of NIST Cybersecurity Framework core standards.
  • Minimum 5 years working in IT assurance for a Big 4 or similar audit firm, with experience serving Fortune 500 clients.
  • Prior experience in a cybersecurity role, IT audit, or IT risk role.

Preferred

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technology or computer science subject area, or equivalent experience.
  • Possession of cybersecurity certifications.

Original job description

Content provided by the employer

Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Job Description:

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.

Certifications:

Category:

Information Technology

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.

Fidelity

About the company

Fidelity

Large Enterprise

Fidelity is a leading financial services company that provides a wide range of investment solutions and retirement planning services to individuals and institutions. Founded in 1946, Fidelity is renowned for its commitment to innovation and customer service, offering tools and resources that help clients manage their investments effectively. With a strong focus on technology and research, Fidelity continues to empower investors by providing access to market insights and a diverse array of financial products. As a trusted partner in personal finance, Fidelity plays a significant role in helping people achieve their financial goals.