IT Auditor

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Cary, NC, USA
Hybrid
70K-90K Annually
Junior
Fintech • Information Technology • Insurance • Financial Services • Big Data Analytics
At MetLife, we’re a purpose-driven company that helps our customers build a more confident future.
The Role
Supports technology audit and advisory engagements covering cybersecurity, cloud, data, AI, and business transformation. Performs risk assessments, walkthroughs, control testing, issue validation, IT general controls testing, documentation, and data-enabled audit analysis. The role evaluates technology risks and controls, prepares workpapers, identifies control gaps, and communicates findings while developing expertise in technology auditing and risk management.
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The Team You Will Join
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
The IT Auditor is responsible for supporting independent assurance and risk advisory activities across technology, cybersecurity, data, cloud, AI, and business transformation initiatives that support MetLife's strategic objectives. Working as part of a collaborative Internal Audit team, the IT Auditor will assist in evaluating technology risks, assessing internal controls, and identifying opportunities to strengthen internal controls across MetLife's global operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional seeking to build a strong foundation in technology auditing, cybersecurity, risk management, and emerging technologies within a global financial services organization.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support audit and advisory engagements related to technology, cybersecurity, cloud, data, AI, and business transformation initiatives.
  • Assist in executing audit activities, including walkthroughs, risk assessments, control testing, issue validation, and documentation.
  • Perform testing of IT general controls (ITGCs), automated controls, system interfaces, cybersecurity controls, and technology governance processes under the guidance of senior team members.
  • Prepare clear and accurate workpapers, audit documentation, and supporting analyses in accordance with Internal Audit standards.
  • Analyze data and leverage analytics, automation, and AI-enabled tools to support audit testing and identify potential risks and control gaps.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • 1+ year of experience in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, software development, or a related technology discipline.
  • Understanding of technology risks and controls across areas such as cybersecurity, cloud, DevSecOps, infrastructure, data governance, or application development.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, including documenting testing results and communicating risks effectively.
  • Commitment to continuous learning, with working knowledge of AI capabilities and approved AI tools to draft, summarize, organize information, improve efficiency, and evaluate outputs with guidance.

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

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 $70,000 - $90,000 . This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. 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 MetLife's U.S. benefits, please click here .
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.
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 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 [email protected]. 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.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • At least 1 year of experience in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, software development, or a related technology discipline.
  • Understanding of technology risks and controls across cybersecurity, cloud, DevSecOps, infrastructure, data governance, or application development.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to document testing results and communicate risks effectively.
  • Working knowledge of AI capabilities and approved AI tools, with the ability to use them under guidance.
  • Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, complex, and changing environment.
  • Working toward or willingness to work toward CISA, CIA, or CISSP certification.
  • Financial services industry experience.

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MetLife Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include both a company 401(k) match and a pension/cash-balance component for eligible employees, which is highlighted as a notable strength. This combination is described as providing stronger long-term security than a 401(k) alone.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad with family options and relatively low premiums, and medical, dental, and vision plans are often cited as standouts. Additional wellbeing resources such as counseling, condition-specific programs, and related support further reinforce this area.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is often characterized as generous, with many noting good work-life balance in several departments. Parental and family support resources also appear in the package, adding flexibility for caregiving needs.

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Year Founded: 1868

What We Do

We're honored to be No. 10 on Great Place to Work's World's Best Workplaces and recognized in the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list in 2025. At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we’ve defined for over 157 years. At MetLife, every innovation and line of code is a lifeline for our customers and their families—from victims of natural disasters to people living with disabilities and beyond. With operations in more than 40 markets and leading positions across the globe, MetLife fosters an inclusive culture where our people are energized and inspired to deliver for our customers and communities. Join our remarkable journey—one in which you help write the next century of innovation in financial services—because with MetLife, making the world a better place is All Together Possible.

Why Work With Us

At MetLife, you’ll be working for a company whose purpose is to help customers throughout their life’s journey, and often in their most critical time of need. You’ll be a part of developing leading-edge platforms that will have a lasting impact on the lives and well-being of tens of millions of customers.

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