Internal Auditor

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 Internal Auditor is responsible for supporting the delivery of local assurance and audit activities, including the annual risk-based audit plan and audits required by the Qatar Central Bank and the MetLife Gulf Audit Committee, across Qatar as part of the Gulf Internal Audit function. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a broad range of business areas, engage with senior stakeholders, and contribute to effective governance, risk management and internal controls within a leading global financial services organization

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with assurance activities and audit work that is prescribed by the Qatar Central Bank (QCB)
• Conduct or assist in the audits of moderate complexity to assess the soundness, adequacy, compliance and cost-effectiveness of the enterprise's operational, financial, and information systems control. Document the audit results and support documents in the audit system.
• Assist the Head of Audit in drafting the audit report and Issues.
• Provide support in the resolution of open audit and risk issues with management using effective stakeholder management.
• Participate in audit projects, completing assigned tasks and responsibilities within the assigned budget and timeline, and explaining variances
• Perform other audit tasks as directed by the Head of Audit.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the field of audit whether internal or external
• Working towards post graduate degree is desirable (CPA, CA, ACCA or CIA).
• Fluent English both in speaking and writing
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Experience in Data & Analytics will be an added advantage
• Experience in auditing Life Insurance multinational companies would be desirable.
• Understanding of audit practices, procedures and principles with the ability to interpret and analyse complex concepts and apply these in innovative ways.
• Knowledge of international audit standards and local regulatory requirements, Business experience in insurance products, operations, risk management and other areas of financial services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working towards post graduate degree is desirable (CPA, CA, ACCA or CIA).
• Fluency in AI Tools (Copilot, Claude, etc.)

Benefits We Offer

Our Gulf benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and other digital mental health programs. You’ll get the support you need through every stage of life with various leave policies, be able to participate in volunteering events (for which you’re able to use Volunteer Time Off), have ample learning and growth opportunities, and more.

About MetLife

Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, 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!

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