IT Assurance Leader: Cloud, AI & Risk Advisory

MetLife; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

MetLife's Internal Audit team is seeking an IT Audit Manager to lead independent assurance across technology, cybersecurity, data, cloud, AI, and business transformation initiatives, collaborating with senior management to support strategic objectives.

This hybrid role requires a minimum of 3 days in the office weekly in Cary, NC. The role offers a salary range of $105,400–$140,500 and eligibility for annual incentive compensation, with a focus on risk-based audits and innovative techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Accounting, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT audit, technology risk management, cybersecurity, consulting, internal controls, or related tech discipline.
• Strong knowledge of IT audit methodologies, cybersecurity frameworks, cloud technologies, ERP platforms (e.g., Workday, Oracle), data management, system integrations, and technology governance practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex audit and advisory engagements, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders, and delivering high-quality results within timelines and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee assurance and advisory engagements related to major business and technology transformation initiatives, including ERP modernization, cloud migrations, system implementations, digital transformation programs, and emerging technology adoption.
• Drive the development and execution of risk-based audit plans and contribute to annual risk assessment activities.
• Manage all phases of the audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, audit planning, scoping, resource allocation, fieldwork oversight, issue evaluation, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Present audit results, risk themes, and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, concise, and impactful manner.
• Lead the use of analytics, automation, AI, and innovative audit techniques to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and coverage.

Skills

IT audit

Cybersecurity frameworks

Cloud technologies

Data management

System integrations

Technology governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

Workday

Oracle

ERP platforms

Job description

MetLife's Internal Audit team is seeking an IT Audit Manager to lead independent assurance across technology, cybersecurity, data, cloud, AI, and business transformation initiatives, collaborating with senior management to support strategic objectives.

This hybrid role requires a minimum of 3 days in the office weekly in Cary, NC. The role offers a salary range of $105,400–$140,500 and eligibility for annual incentive compensation, with a focus on risk-based audits and innovative techniques.