Internal Audit Intern - Finance

MetLif; Bridgewater Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

MetLife is seeking a analytical, collaborative intern to join Internal Audit for a part-time internship from October 2026 to May 2027. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to audit, finance, risk, and data analysis while supporting audits across multiple Finance functions in a hybrid role based in Warren, NJ or Tampa, FL.

20 hours/week, three days in office. The program offers exposure to AI-enabled tools and opportunities to build risk-management capabilities within a global financial services

Qualifications

• Current Junior or Senior enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong organization and time management.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Review financial, operational, and business processes to assess controls and risk exposure.
• Support audit planning, meetings, and documentation activities.
• Execute audit testing and evaluate control effectiveness.
• Draft audit observations and assist with recommendations and remediation tracking.
• Collaborate with management and stakeholders to discuss findings and action plans.
• Leverage data analytics and AI tools to support audits and build stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Time management

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

GPA 3.0 or higher

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree (Junior/Senior)

Tools

Power BI

Alteryx

ACL

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 p ursuing 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

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

As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.

Our purposeis simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world atlarge create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our corevalues - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, andThink Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financialservices. 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”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail]. 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.

This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.