Description and Requirements

Role Value Proposition:

MetLife has an exciting opportunity for an experienced risk & security professional to join our Global Security Risk Management team, within the Office of Global Security. This role will be responsible for managing application and IT security service assessments to assess cybersecurity and technology risks against established frameworks, standards, policies, and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducting cybersecurity assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the organization.
• Evaluate existing security technology measures and recommend improvements to enhance overall security posture.
• Maintain program standards, assessment, and documentation to adhere to regulatory compliance.
• Reporting out to the enterprise key cybersecurity risk metrics.
• Keep abreast of current security trends, threats, and technologies to continuously improve security practices.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with security standards and regulations.
• Prepare detailed reports outlining assessment findings, recommendations, and action plans for security enhancements.

Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills:

Required:

• Basic knowledge of common cybersecurity and IT controls, application, and infrastructure security vulnerabilities and mitigations.
• Ability to effectively communicate business risk as it relates to information security.
• Experience engaging other security teams, IT, and business units regarding security.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with GRC tools (Archer, OpenPages) and experience with control frameworks (ISO, NIST, COBIT, etc.)
• Sound knowledge of the industry, particularly within legal, compliance, and other control-focused departments

Preferred:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, computer science, business administration, or a closely related field
• 3-5 years of experience working in a risk or control function
• Professional certification: such as CISA or CRISC or other relevant industry certification
• Have experience with industry frameworks and regulations (e.g., NIST, PCI, HIPAA)

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.

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, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!

About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the 2023 "World's Most Admired Companies" as well as the 2023 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.

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 empathy, we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!

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.