Principal, External Audit Engagement

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Principal, External Audit Engagement at Fidelity Investments ensuring compliance with cybersecurity frameworks. Managing audit engagements with third-party firms for oversight of cybersecurity controls and risks.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeMerrimack • Massachusetts, New Hampshire • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $107,000 - $216,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge of IT risk and cybersecurity functions, with proven experience in managing external audit engagements and adherence to industry frameworks. Possesses strong communication skills to effectively convey project progress and ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards.

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IT Risk ManagementCybersecurity FrameworksExternal Audit EngagementsNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkCybersecurity Certifications

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Hard Skills

IT RiskCybersecurity FunctionsSOC 1SOC 2SOC 3PCI-DSSHITRUSTSwift CSPISO/IEC 27000Project Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProject Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Cybersecurity Certifications

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityIT AssuranceBig 4 Audit FirmFortune 500 Clients

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecuritySwift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure our cybersecurity controls are second to none
Play a major role in our engagements with independent third-party audit firms
Demonstrate adherence to leading industry frameworks, ensuring our control environment is flawless
Showcase success through well-managed external audit engagements resulting in unqualified opinions and certifications of Fidelity’s cyber control environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

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