Role Value Proposition: 

IT Controls Assurance & Automation is part of the InfoSec group under Global Technology Operations. The ITCAA group plays an important role in partnering with the business to test/validate that controls are in place and operating effectively. ITCAA works with management to ensure they proactively identify, assess, and appropriately manages risks. We protect MetLife and our stakeholders through meaningful assurance and advisory, while advocating for proper oversight, adequate processes, and internal controls. 

Manual and automated testing/validation is performed in high-risk areas. This role requires specific knowledge pertaining to the areas, policies or regulations being reviewed. We're looking for an experienced Senior Analyst that's excited to be part of a dynamic and highly collaborative team. The ideal candidate is one who is self-motivated, comfortable sharing their ideas, and passionate about building client relationships and delivering high quality, impactful results to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in testing/validation and automation efforts to assess the effectiveness, adequacy, and compliance with MetLife Policies, standards/control procedures and IT best practices.
• Tracking of metrics/reporting of processes in place to measure global compliance.
• Prepare deliverables that meet departmental and company professional standards of quality.
• Participate in projects, completing assigned tasks and responsibilities within budget and agreed timelines.
• Utilize data collected in analysis tools to rank and identify potential automation opportunities for testing/validation of processes/controls within high-risk areas of concern.
• Communicate timely and effectively with relevant stakeholders within MetLife.

Relationship Management

• Interface with relevant internal/external stakeholders for projects and other program deliverables.
• Maintain positive working relationships, sustaining ongoing partnership with key business contacts.

 Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

• BA/BS in related field or equivalent combination of training/certification and experience (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM, CIA)
• 5+ years' experience related to IT general controls (e.g., security, change management, disaster recovery & backup, infrastructure, etc.); SDLC/Agile methodologies, cybersecurity, and cloud.
• In-depth knowledge of various industry security standards and frameworks ex, NIST, ISO, CIS
• Solutions-oriented; perceives and either resolves or escalates risks or obstacles as appropriate. 
• Strong synthesis and learning agility; connect the dots and think strategically about business planning, governance, and solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of operating system and database platforms (e.g., mainframe, Active Directory, Windows, Linux, Oracle, etc.); network architecture; IT governance processes; IT risk management and assessment processes.

Preferred:

• Intermediate experience or above in use of MS Excel for data analysis and validation
• 3+ years Information Security, Network/Cybersecurity, or equivalent IT/Network experience

• Experiences in the following:
  • Leverage access to data and analytics tools to analyze populations of data of moderate complexity. Assess the results of analytics performed to draw control conclusions and areas of risk requiring additional research.
  • Experience with tools such as Power BI, ACL, ZENfra and other testing/data analytics and reporting tools.

Business Category

Global Technology & Operations_16846
 

Number of Openings
1

At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry we've long defined. United in purpose, diverse in perspective, we're dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our customers.
 

MetLife:

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 help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked #46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine's 2021 list of the "World's Most Admired Companies." 

MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world.

We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife.  For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below.

MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.

Requisition #: 124215