Senior Manager, Global Financial Controls CoE at Fidelity Investments

Smithfield, Rhode Island, United States

Fidelity Investments Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or above in relevant fields (e.g., Information Technology, Accounting, Finance)
  • 10+ years of experience leading and executing IT audits, IT SOX (ITGC, ITACs, & IPEs) and consulting engagements leveraging relevant IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST CSF, ISO 27001/2)
  • Professional certification CISA or CISSP highly desired. Other relevant certifications CPA, CA, or CIA
  • Proven ability to design, assess, and implement financial controls during large-scale ERP or financial system rollouts
  • Skilled in identifying implementation-related risks (e.g., data migration, system configuration, user access)
  • Experience developing risk mitigation strategies and embedding controls into project plans
  • Experience with automation, control digitization, and leveraging analytics to monitor control effectiveness
  • Experience leveraging AI/ML for continuous control monitoring, anomaly detection, and fraud prevention
  • Strong interest in upskilling and coaching non-IT auditors to effectively assess ITACs and IPEs
  • Familiarity with financial statement audits, ICFR, and collaborating with financial auditors on integrated audits
  • Blend of Public Accounting and Internal Audit experience highly desirable
  • Familiarity and proven track record of driving change within complex / matrixed corporate environments
  • Exceptional leadership and master relationship builder with proven influencing and people management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to present and lead conversations with senior management
  • Strong project management skills, ability to manage competing priorities and workload
  • Financial services industry experience desirable

Responsibilities

  • Play an integral role as part of GFC’s senior leadership team through advanced understanding of IT governance frameworks, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting, and Accounting concepts/standards
  • Lead and coach associates, including other people managers, to their full potential
  • Enhance organizational maturity, introduce best practices and develop meaningful relationships with senior stakeholders
  • Lead multiple engagement teams to assess key risks and controls supporting Fidelity’s financial controls environment through integrated complex audits and advisory reviews over select strategic initiatives
  • Support modernization initiatives, including emerging technologies and system implementations, launch of new products and services to ensure a strong controls environment

Skills

IT Audit
SOX
ITGC
ITACs
IPEs
COBIT
NIST CSF
ISO 27001
ISO 27002
CISA
CISSP
CPA
CIA
Internal Controls
Financial Reporting

Fidelity Investments

Investment management and financial services provider

About Fidelity Investments

Fidelity Investments offers a range of financial services and tools designed to help individuals manage their investments and stay informed about the markets. Their products include mobile applications and market monitoring tools that provide users with real-time market quotes, news, and trading capabilities. For example, the Fidelity Market Monitor for Glass delivers daily market quotes directly to Google Glass, while the Fidelity app for Windows Phone 8 allows users to access news and trading tools on their mobile devices. Additionally, features like the Watch List Visualization for iPad help users track stock price changes over time using a heatmap. What sets Fidelity apart from its competitors is its focus on integrating new technologies and user-friendly interfaces to enhance the investment experience. The goal of Fidelity Investments is to empower individuals with the information and tools they need to make informed financial decisions.

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1946Year Founded
$120,238.8MTotal Funding
DEBT_FINANCINGCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Mental Health Support
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Student Loan Assistance
Tuition Reimbursement

Risks

Loss of key personnel like Gita Bal may impact Fidelity's research capabilities.
Increased competition from Vanguard's new division could draw clients away from Fidelity.
Potential reputational risk from Bitcoin ETF outflows could affect Fidelity's offerings.

Differentiation

Fidelity Labs offers innovative beta products like Market Monitor for Google Glass.
Fidelity's mobile solutions are available on multiple platforms, including Windows Phone and iPad.
Fidelity's Open Limit Order Visualization provides unique insights into order execution proximity.

Upsides

Increased adoption of wearable tech could boost Fidelity's mobile solutions.
Growing interest in Bitcoin ETFs suggests expansion in Fidelity's digital asset offerings.
Rise of AI could benefit Fidelity's data analytics and AI-driven investment strategies.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI