Job Information
MetLife Senior Auditor in Cary, North Carolina
The Team You Will Join
You’ll be part of the Global Business Solutions & Global Customer Service and Operations Audit team, reporting directly to the Audit Director. Internal Audit helps to protect MetLife and its stakeholders by providing risk-based objective and independent assurance, advice, and insights. This team safeguards the global operations of MetLife by delivering independent assurance regarding governance, risk management, and internal controls across domains such as Vendor Management, Procurement, Business Resiliency, Real Estate, Capability Centers, and Customer Service & Operations. The team partners closely with senior leaders across the Globe to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment with MetLife’s global standards.
The Opportunity
The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for delivering high-impact internal audits and advisory services across Global Operational Areas. This position is essential to maintaining MetLife’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. It contributes directly to MetLife’s purpose by ensuring robust risk management and operational integrity across the region.
This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse audit engagements covering Operations, IT, Compliance, and Risk Management. You’ll help shape the future of audit practices by driving data analytics adoption and engaging with senior stakeholders across Regions and Functions. Your work will influence decision-making at the highest levels and contribute to MetLife’s reputation for excellence.
Success in this role requires strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities. The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for assisting with execution of audits from planning to reporting. You’ll collaborate closely with audit team members and leadership in an environment where every contribution is respected, and every perspective is heard.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the execution of audit engagements across multiple functions
Collaborate with the Internal Audit team during integrated project/process audits.
Prepare clear workpapers, audit findings, and recommendations in conjunction with internal audit leaders.
Contribute to relationships with local and regional business stakeholders
Execute data-driven audit procedures using tools like Copilot, Power BI and Alteryx
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and effective audit delivery
Required Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of internal or external audit experience, preferably in the financial services industry.
Understanding of Generally Accepted Audit Standards, IIA standards, risks and controls, audit sampling and testing methodologies,
Bachelor’s degree required
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style
Additional Preferred Skills
Demonstrated foundational understanding of Third-Party Risk Management, Business Resiliency, IT General Controls, and related operational functions.
Professional certification (e.g. CIA, CPA)
Proficiency in Power BI, Alteryx, ACL, or similar data analytics and AI tools to enhance audit procedures
Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and present findings clearly and concisely
Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. 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.