Job Description

Audit Analyst Sr:

Who We Are

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years.  We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients.  As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future. 

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

What We Do

Business Overview:

Fidelity Canada Internal Audit provides independent and objective assurance and advisory services, improve customer service, and enhance overall organization value and business performance. This mission is accomplished through assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, compliance, and risk management and governance processes, reporting on issues and solutions that improve Fidelity Canada’s control environment, promoting best practices and continous improvements and responding to change with a sense of urgency through continuous risk assessment and resource allocation. Their primary motivation is to manage risk, drive positive change and promote a risk culture of proactive enterprise risk management.

The Purpose of the Role:

Reporting to the Vice President of Internal Audit (Canada), the Internal Audit Senior works with the wider audit team to evaluate risks and controls, execute business and integrated audit assignments in line with the agile auditing methodology, communicate findings and observations to management, propose solutions for business improvements, and follow-up on corrective actions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work under the guidance of the Audit Lead/Vice President to develop, execute, and document business risks and controls identified in assigned projects.
• Support the creation of audit scope coverage, fieldwork, and testing within the given timeframe.
• Participate in the planning and execution of audit assignments in line with the agile audit methodology.
• Perform technical research using external and internal source material.
• Perform walkthroughs and audit testing, and document testing by organizing and analyzing audit data, escalating high risk issues timely and summarizing audit findings for review.
• Produce findings and draft audit reports with a clear description of issues identified and related root cause, business impact and proposed actions plans/control enhancement opportunities.
• Engage with stakeholders for the validation and timely closure of audit findings.
• Assist in the testing of specific technology-based controls and IT general controls alongside business process.
• Assist in analyzing large volumes of data for outliers and anomalies, leveraging current and emerging tools and data analytics software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Knime, SAS, Python).
• Assist in performing business unit risk assessments, identify any audit gaps and control weaknesses (including any thematic risks and controls) within the audit universe and provide input and recommendations for the development of the integrated audit plan.
• Build strong relationships and influence senior stakeholders within client organizations.

Expertise You Bring

• Knowledge of accounting, auditing, and reporting standards and regulatory requirements (MFDA, IIROC and OSC) is desirable.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, data-intuition and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to vocalize and communicate concisely and clearly articulate thoughts and ideas across all levels (written, verbal, presentation).
• Critical thinker with effective influencing and ability to think outside the box.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective and strong relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
• Positive attitude and goal driven.
• Flexible, adaptable, and ability to multi-task and quickly respond and adapt effectively to changing business needs and priorities.

What We’re Looking For

• University degree with a focus on Business, preferably Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of external and internal audit (or audit-related) experience, preferably in financial services (i.e., asset management, brokerage).
• Knowledge and experience in auditing one or more of: trading and syndication (equity, fixed income, multi-assets, ETFs), investment management, private placements, portfolio management, investment compliance, brokerage.
• Completion of or working towards Internal / External Audit, Accounting, or IT accreditation (CA, CPA, CIA, CISA).

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at [email protected].

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work at Fidelity?

We are proud to be recipients of the following:

Awards

•    Canada’s Top 100 Employers 
o    Greater Toronto’s Top Employers 
o    Canada’s Top Family-Friendly Employers 
o    Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 
  
•    Great Place To Work® Certified 
o    Best Workplaces for Inclusion 
o    Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness 
o    Best Workplaces for Today’s Youth 
o    Best Workplaces for Women 
o    Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance 
o    Best Workplaces in Ontario 
o    Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams 

•    LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada
  
•    Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work 
o    HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program 
o    HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer 

Designations
•    Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified 
•    Benefits Canada’s Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy 
•    TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting 
•    Canadian HR Reporter’s Most Innovative HR Team