• Staff Auditor II

    MetLife (Whippany, NJ)


    Role Value Proposition

     

    Internal Audit (IA) is an independent global organization that partners with the business to ensure risks are anticipated, recognized, and effectively managed. We safeguard MetLife and its stakeholders through meaningful assurance and advisory services, while promoting strong risk management and internal controls.

     

    We are seeking an Auditor II to join our dynamic and collaborative team. This role focuses on auditing MetLife’s Global Risk Management (GRM) function, which includes Investment Risk, Insurance Product and Model Risk, and Operational Risk Management. The ideal candidate will bring curiosity, strong relationship-building skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful results.

     

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    Key Responsibilities

    Auditing

    * Perform audit work to evaluate the soundness, adequacy, and compliance of processes with company policies and controls.

    * Assist in preparing audit findings and developing clear, actionable audit reports.

    * Apply departmental goals and initiatives, including innovation, AI integration, and data analytics.

    Project Management

    * Contribute to audit projects, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget.

    * Communicate effectively and promptly with stakeholders across IA and business units.

    * Participate in departmental initiatives and special projects as needed.

    Relationship Management

    * Build and maintain positive relationships with auditors and auditees, fostering trust and collaboration.

     

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    Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills

    Required:

    * 1-3 years of experience in internal and/or external auditing.

    * Knowledge of IIA standards, risk and control frameworks, audit sampling/testing methodologies, and the financial services industry.

    * Ability to balance attention to detail with broader departmental objectives.

    * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and deductive reasoning skills.

    * Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    * Strong organizational and time management capabilities.

    * Ability to collaborate effectively with process owners across multiple disciplines.

    Preferred:

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

    * Experience in investment risk, model risk, operational risk, or insurance investments.

    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.