Senior Associate, Global Financial Controls CoE

# Job Description: Senior Associate - Global Financial Controls Center of Excellence

## The Role Are you ready to make an impact? If you are excited about partnering with senior leaders to improve critical processes, identify automation opportunities, implement AI use cases, and strengthen the controls environment, we would love to talk with you. This is your chance to join a world-class financial controls function with a leader in the financial services industry.

The GFC Senior Associate role provides a unique opportunity to partner with Internal Audit to expand use of AI in auditing. This role also delivers significant value by assessing key risks and controls supporting Fidelitys financial controls environment through integrated audits. This is a high-visibility role with frequent interactions with senior leaders, including Business Unit Controllers, SVPs, VPs, Function Heads, process control owners, and other risk groups.

## Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Play a pivotal role in implementing AI to support integrated reviews through a partnership with Internal Audit.
• Be a key member in GFCs assurance and advisory integrated reviews through your keen understanding of financially significant processes and controls considerations.
• Lead engaging walkthroughs, thoroughly evaluate the control environment, and partner with management on remediation efforts.
• Effectively manage relationships and partnerships with internal stakeholders.

### Education

• Bachelors Degree or above in relevant fields, e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance.

### Experience

• Three plus years of relevant progressive experience with supporting integrated financial audits and/or developing Automation or Data Science capabilities in a risk and controls environment.

### Technical Expertise (Data Science & Automation) Expertise and development experience with at least three of the following:

• Python
• Relational Databases
• NoSQL Databases (including graph databases)
• ML/AI algorithms
• Understanding of Cloud technologies
• Understanding of Docker, DevOps tools (Jenkins, Core, Terraform, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Understanding of REST APIs

### Technical Expertise (Web Development) Expertise and development experience with at least three of the following:

• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• React
• NextJS
• HTML
• CSS

### Certifications

• Professional certification: CISA and/or CPA desired.
• Other relevant certifications: CISSP and CIA.

### Additional Experience

• Blend of Public Accounting, SOX, IT SOX, and Internal Audit experience highly desirable.
• Direct experience with general accounting concepts, including financial statement risks and controls.
• Exposure to IT Application Controls report testing and/or IT General Controls.
• Familiarity with system implementations, alternative investments, and/or digital assets.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present information to team members and clients.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and workload timely and with the appropriate level of quality.
• Learning agility to quickly understand and connect key concepts.
• Exposure partnering with IT Audit teams in performing integrated audits as a financial controls SME.

> Note: Fidelity is not providing immigration sponsorship for this position.

## The Team The Global Financial Controls Center of Excellence (GFC-CoE) is an enterprise-wide function that supports the Finance strategic objective of ensuring a strong financial controls environment. The function provides reasonable assurance over the key processes that impact Fidelitys financial statements.

Specifically, the GFC-CoE evaluates financial controls through integrated reviews of key business units, including:

• Workplace Investing
• Institutional Wealth
• Retail Brokerage
• Fund and Brokerage Operations
• Technology
• Asset Management
• Corporate Services
• Fidelity Insurance Group
• International sites
• Advisory reviews over strategic initiatives.

## Compensation and Benefits The base salary range for this position is $67,000 - $158,000 USD per year. Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidates relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include:

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• 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)

> Note: The application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

## Legal and Compliance Notices 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.

### Work Schedule 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 consult with your recruiter for the specific expectations for this position.

### Certifications

• Category: Audit

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## Benefits that Balance Life and Work From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that the more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

## 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 experience.

## Reasonable Accommodations Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodationsfmr.com or by calling 800-835-5099 (prompt 2, option 3).

## Equal Opportunity Employer Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

## Hybrid Work Schedule Fidelitys hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite all business days of every other week in a Fidelity office.

## Applicant Screening At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes, but is not limited to:

• Criminal history
• Civil litigation
• Regulatory review
• Employment history
• Education
• Credit review
• Role-dependent reviews

These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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