IT Auditor

The Team You Will Join

As part of Internal Audit at MetLife, you’ll play a critical role protecting MetLife and its stakeholders by delivering both independent, risk-based, and objective assurance through audit execution and providing advice and insights through strategic advisory engagements. Collaborating across the company, you’ll use your strategic problem-solving skills, consulting expertise, and ethical standards to support the company’s growth strategy. Join us at the forefront of the evolving risk landscape to proactively address business imperatives and mitigate emerging risks by developing talent, leveraging new technology, and fostering an innovative culture.

The Opportunity

IT Auditor I is a staff-level role on the Global Security and Infrastructure Audit team. You will contribute throughout the audit lifecycle and support the delivery of technology audits using contemporary audit techniques, including data analytics, AI, and digital tools. The role is focused on obtaining assurance over technology risks and controls while developing deeper technology expertise. We are looking for curious, detail-oriented problem solvers who enjoy experimenting with new approaches and who are passionate about technology and cybersecurity risk and controls.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing global audit team and help shape the future of technology risk management through exposure to cybersecurity, cloud, AI, resiliency, and other strategic technology initiatives across MetLife.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and document control testing for cybersecurity and infrastructure technology risks and controls.
• Perform audit procedures, including issue validation and risk assessments.
• Leverage data analytics and AI tools to automate testing, analyze data, and identify trends, exceptions, and risks.
• Drive continuous improvement by adopting new tools and techniques to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
• Support audit objectives through effective stakeholder engagement, high-quality deliverables, and timely project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 0–2 years of experience in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, software development, or a related discipline.
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity, technology risks and controls, including areas such as cloud, IAM, DevSecOps, data governance, and application development.
• Experience using data analytics and AI tools to analyze information, communicate insights, and improve efficiency.
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Progress toward professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CRISC, CIA, CPA, Security+, or similar credentials.
• Hands-on experience with automation, scripting, AI-enabled solutions, dashboards, or technology projects that improve processes and generate insights.
• Exposure to financial services technology environments, regulatory requirements, audit practices, or risk management through internships, coursework, certifications, or professional experience.
• Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
• The expected salary range for this position is $60,000 - $72,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.