Internal Audit Intern - Finance

MetLife; Bridgewater (MA); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

MetLife is seeking an analytical, collaborative, and detail-oriented student to join our Internal Audit team as a part-time intern. You will gain hands-on exposure to audit, finance, risk, and data analysis while supporting audits across a broad range of Finance functions, including Controls, Analysis & Reporting, Investments, Actuarial, Tax, Treasury, Reinsurance, and Investor Relations.

This hybrid internship runs from October 2026 through May 2027, with interns working about 20 hours per week

Qualifications

• Current junior or senior enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited university pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review financial, operational, business, and technology processes to assess compliance, controls, and risk exposure.
• Support audit planning, meetings, process walkthroughs, information gathering, and documentation activities.
• Execute audit testing, analyze results, and evaluate control effectiveness while identifying potential risks.
• Draft audit observations, contribute to audit reports, and assist with recommendations and remediation tracking.
• Collaborate with audit management and business stakeholders to discuss findings, action plans, and issue resolution.
• Use data analytics, AI, and other technology tools to support audits, deliver projects on time, and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Communication

Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Are you interested in finance, risk management, and data-driven decision-making? Do you enjoy analyzing information, solving complex problems, and understanding how large organizations manage financial risk and controls?

MetLife is seeking an analytical, collaborative, and detail-oriented student to join our Internal Audit team as a part-time intern. Internal Audit plays a critical role in evaluating financial, operational, and business processes to help ensure effective risk management, reliable financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to audit, finance, risk, and data analysis while supporting audits across a broad range of Finance functions, including Controls, Analysis & Reporting, Investments, Actuarial, Tax, Treasury, Reinsurance, and Investor Relations. Working alongside experienced audit professionals, you will gain valuable insight into how a global financial services organization manages its financial operations, risks, and strategic objectives.

This part-time internship runs from October 2026 through May 2027. Interns will work approximately 20 hours per week and are expected to be in their designated office three days per week based on a schedule agreed upon with their manager. This internship will be hybrid based out of Warren, NJ* or Tampa, FL.

• The Bridgewater, NJ team will be relocating to 400 Warren Corporate Center Drive, Warren, NJ 07059 in September, 2026.

Key Responsibilities

• Review financial, operational, business, and technology processes to assess compliance, controls, and risk exposure.
• Support audit planning, meetings, process walkthroughs, information gathering, and documentation activities.
• Execute audit testing, analyze results, and evaluate control effectiveness while identifying potential risks.
• Draft audit observations, contribute to audit reports, and assist with recommendations and remediation tracking.
• Collaborate with audit management and business stakeholders to discuss findings, action plans, and issue resolution.
• Use data analytics, AI, and other technology tools to support audits, deliver projects on time, and build strong stakeholder relationships.

Required Qualifications

• Current Junior or Senior enrolled in a bachelor's degree program at an accredited university pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with data visualization, analytics, or reporting tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or ACL.
• Exposure to Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI-enabled productivity tools, or other emerging analytics technologies.
• Demonstrated interest in internal audit, finance, accounting, risk management, controls, or data-driven decision-making.

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 $25 - $30. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!

MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (\"protected characteristics\").

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MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities.