As part of the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) audit team and reporting into the EMEA Head of IT Audit, the IT Audit Manager position is expected to effectively deliver and participate in key strategic, regional and country level IT related internal audits, including audits of; projects, technical reviews, IT General Controls Reviews, business integrated audits and data analytics reviews as needed. The role also includes country and geography level relationship management responsibilities, including maintaining effective communications with senior in-country and regional leaders and preparing papers for the local Risk, Audit and Compliance Committees.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Assists the EMEA IT Audit management team in executing complex and strategically significant audit assignments and projects as part of a team, performs audits of specialized areas, such as technical reviews of AS400, Wintel, networks and application controls
• Manages SOX testing of IT general controls and application controls in line with Corporate requirements
• Communicates effectively in both written and verbal communications, proficiently listens and interviews senior business management
• Effectively communicates audit findings and develops resolutions with key stakeholders within IA and business management
• Maintains a positive working relationship with auditees and sustains an ongoing relationship with key business contacts
• No direct HR reporting responsibilities. However, this role will be required to supervise or provide work direction to other associates on specific audit assignments

• Strong understanding of IT General Controls
• Strong understanding of Technology processes (Security, Applications, Engineering, SDLC, Infrastructure)
• Highly developed influencing skills and the ability to discuss complex issues across all levels of the organization
• Good understanding of the insurance industry and standard insurance business cycles, ideally including an understanding of MetLife’s EMEA business
• Technical knowledge of accepted best practices for managing IT processes such as ITIL or COBIT
• Good understanding of relevant ISO standards such as ISO27001, ISO 2231, and ISO 24762
• The use of CAATS in support of internal audit engagements (financial and non-financial)
• Programme assurance experience or large-scale transformation programmes
• A Bachelor’s degree, along with a professional audit certification required (one or more of ACA, ACCA, CPA, CISA, CISSP or equivalent)
• 5-8 years audit or financial services industry experience
• Willingness to travel (up to 20 percent). The role is based in Ireland (Galway or Dublin) with travel required throughout the EMEA Region
• Fluent English both in speaking and writing
• EU National or Visa Equivalent to work within the EU