• Staff Auditor II

    MetLife (Whippany, NJ)


    Role Value Proposition:

    Internal Audit (IA) is an independent global organization that plays a critical role in partnering with the business to ensure that management anticipates, recognizes, and appropriately manages risks. We protect MetLife and our stakeholders through meaningful independent assurance, while advocating for risk management and internal controls. Our team is responsible for covering MetLife Investment Management (MIM), which includes front office investing for affiliated and third-party clients. We are looking for an auditor that is excited to be part of a dynamic and highly collaborative team. Someone that is comfortable sharing their ideas, is passionate about building client relationships and delivering high quality impactful results to stakeholders.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Auditing

    * Engage in dialogue with the audit team and various control partners to identify and assess risks and controls.

    * Active participation in all aspects of the audit, including the planning, risk assessment, data analytics, control testing, issue development and reporting phases.

    Project Management

    * Participates in projects, completing assigned tasks and responsibilities agreed timelines.

    * Communicates timely and appropriately with identified stakeholders.

    Relationship Management

    * Consults with clients in developing action plans to resolve control issues or risks.

    * Maintains a positive working relationship with fellow auditors and auditees and sustains ongoing relationships with key business contacts.

    Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

    Required:

    * Bachelor’s degree with preference for major in business, finance or accounting

    * 1-3 years of experience in an accounting/auditing role

    * Strong time management skills, with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.

    * Ability to work in a team environment.

    * Basic understanding of Internal Audit Standards

    * Strong written and verbal communication skills

    * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    Preferred:

    * Professional certification (e.g. CIA, CPA)

    * Basic knowledge of investment products (e.g., fixed income securities), SEC/FINRA regulations

    Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans

    If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.

     

    MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.