Internal Audit Intern - IT

MetLife; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

MetLife is seeking a part‑time Internal Audit intern to join our team in a technology and risk management focus. The role offers hands‑on exposure to audits, data analytics, and business operations across Technology, Finance, and U.S. Business.

Location is Cary, NC with a hybrid schedule requiring at least three days in the office each week. The internship runs October 2026 through May 2027, approximately 20 hours per week, with a salary range of $25–$30 per hour and potential incentives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in IS/CS or related field at an accredited university (minimum 3.0 GPA).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities with good written and verbal communication.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support audits of business, financial, operational, and technology processes for compliance.
• Perform audit testing, analyze results, document findings using analytics and audit methods.
• Engage in stakeholder meetings and process walkthroughs to evaluate controls and risks.
• Assist with preparing audit observations, reports, and recommendations for management.
• Evaluate technology controls across access, change management, data protection, cybersecurity, and resilience.
• Review documentation, support project delivery, and maintain relationships with teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Risk Management or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analytics tools (Power BI, Alteryx, ACL)

Python

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 curious about technology, data analytics, and risk management? Do you enjoy solving complex problems, analyzing information, and identifying potential risks before they become issues?

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 business, financial, and technology processes to help ensure compliance with regulations, company policies, and risk management standards. This internship offers hands‑on exposure to audit, technology risk, data analytics, and business operations while supporting teams across Technology, Finance, and U.S. Business. Working alongside experienced audit professionals, you will learn how Internal Audit assesses technology risks, evaluates IT control effectiveness, and provides assurance over the systems, processes, and digital capabilities that support business operations and strategic objectives.

This 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Support audits of business, financial, operational, and technology processes to assess compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Perform audit testing, analyze results, and document findings using data analytics and audit methodologies.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings, process walkthroughs, and information‑gathering activities to evaluate controls and risks.
• Assist with preparing audit observations, reports, and recommendations for management.
• Evaluate technology controls and risks across areas such as access management, change management, data protection, cybersecurity, and operational resilience.
• Review technology documentation and evidence, support project delivery within deadlines, and maintain strong relationships with audit teams and business partners.

Required Qualifications

• Current Sophomore, Junior, or Senior enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at an accredited university pursuing a degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Risk Management, or a related business/technology field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong organization and time management.
• 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.
• Coursework or experience in data analytics, auditing, risk management, or technology controls.
• Familiarity with data visualization, analytics, or reporting tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or ACL.
• Experience with Python, data analysis tools, or automation technologies.
• Exposure to Microsoft 365 Copilot, AI‑enabled productivity tools, or other emerging analytics technologies.
• Demonstrated interest in technology risk, cybersecurity, internal audit, or data‑driven decision‑making.

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role mandating 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").

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.

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.

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