Senior IT Auditor

MetLif; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 76,500 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401(k) with employer matching

Life insurance

Job summary

MetLife is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to provide independent assurance and risk advisory services over technology, cybersecurity, data, cloud, AI, and business transformation initiatives that support our strategic objectives. You will work across Corporate Functions and collaborate with enterprise stakeholders to strengthen internal controls and enhance operational resilience.

This role requires evaluating technology risks, facilitating risk-based audit engagements, and delivering clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of IT auditing, consulting, technology risk management, internal controls, compliance, or related tech discipline.
• Strong knowledge of IT audit, ERP systems (Workday, Oracle), cloud technologies, infrastructure, data management, and technology governance.
• Clear written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support assurance and advisory activities for major business and technology transformation initiatives.
• Plan and perform all audit lifecycle phases: risk assessment, scoping, walkthroughs, testing, reporting.
• Evaluate ITGCs, automated controls, system interfaces, cybersecurity controls, and governance processes.
• Prepare clear audit documentation, workpapers, reports, and executive communications.
• Develop data-driven audit approaches using analytics, automation, and AI tools.

Skills

IT auditing

risk management

internal controls

communication skills

project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Oracle

Job description

As part of Internal Audit at MetLife, youll 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, youll use your strategic problem-solving skills, consulting expertise, and ethical standards to support the companys 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

The Senior IT Auditor is responsible for providing independent assurance and risk advisory services over technology, cybersecurity, data, cloud, AI, and business transformation initiatives that support MetLifes strategic objectives across its global Corporate Functions, including Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Investment Management operations. This role helps protect the organization by evaluating technology risks, strengthening internal controls, and providing insights that enhance operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and business performance.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with enterprise-wide transformation programs, emerging technologies, and executive stakeholders while influencing risk management practices across some of MetLifes most strategic technology and business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support assurance and advisory activities related to major business and technology transformation initiatives, including system implementations, cloud migrations, ERP modernization, and digital transformation programs.
• Plan and perform all phases of the audit lifecycle, including risk assessment, audit scoping, walkthroughs, control evaluation, testing, issue validation, and reporting.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls (ITGCs), automated controls, system interfaces, cybersecurity controls, and technology governance processes.
• Prepare clear, concise, and impactful audit documentation, workpapers, reports, and executive communications.
• Develop data-driven audit approaches and leverage analytics, automation, and AI tools to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelors degree or higher in information systems, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in IT auditing, consulting, technology risk management, internal controls, compliance, or a related technology discipline.
• Strong knowledge of IT audit, ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle), cloud technologies, infrastructure, data management, and technology governance.
• Clear written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey audit findings and recommendations effectively.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple audit engagements and deliver high-quality results within deadlines and budgets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, complex and dynamic environment with evolving changes.
• Financial services industry experience.
• Working toward or willing to work toward CISA, CIA, or CISSP certification.

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 $76,500 - $102,000. 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.

Benefits We Offer

• Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families.
• We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability.
• We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
• For more information regarding MetLifes U.S. benefits, please

About MetLife

Recognizedon Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies",Fortune Worlds 25 Best Workplaces, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companiesto Work For�, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of theworlds 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. Were 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 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 - were inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, its #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.