Senior Internal Auditor - Budapest, Hungary

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 Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for delivering high-impact internal audits and advisory services across MetLife’s European operations. This position is essential to maintaining MetLife’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. It contributes directly to MetLife’s purpose by ensuring robust risk management and operational integrity across the region.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on diverse audit engagements covering Operations, IT, Compliance, and Risk Management. You’ll help shape the future of audit practices by driving data analytics adoption and engaging with senior stakeholders across multiple countries. Your work will influence decision-making at the highest levels and contribute to MetLife’s reputation for excellence.

Success in this role requires strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities. The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for executing audits from planning to reporting and managing relationships with country-level and regional leaders. You’ll collaborate closely with Audit Directors, Heads of Internal Audit, and senior business leaders in an environment where every contribution is respected, and every perspective is heard.

• Lead audit engagements across multiple functions and geographies;
• Create impactful audit reports and recommendations for senior management;
• Oversee the execution of audit plans and follow-up on key issues;
• Manage relationships with local and regional stakeholders, including Audit Committees;
• Develop data-driven audit procedures using tools like Power BI, Alteryx, and ACL;
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and effective audit delivery.

• Internal Audit experience (3-5 years) within financial institutions, preferably within Insurance industry or experience in the Big Four within external audit or consultancy focusing on Internal Audit;

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA, CIA, ACA, or ACCA certification (or actively pursuing);
• Ability to effectively use approved AI tools to support routine work activities, including research, summarization, analysis, documentation, and communication, while applying appropriate professional judgment, governance, confidentiality, and risk management standards;
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal;
• Fluent in English and Hungarian; additional European languages are a plus;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative work style.

• Demonstrated interest in artificial intelligence, user experience design, workflow optimization, digital transformation, or data-driven decision-making;

• Familiarity with tools and platforms such as Power BI, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Power Automate, SharePoint, Teams, Visio, Alteryx, ACL, or similar data analytics tools to enhance audit procedures;
• Experience with Claims, Underwriting, Operations, Risk, and Compliance functions;
• Strong understanding of technology risk management, cybersecurity, and internal audit standards;
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and present findings to senior audiences;
• Willingness to travel (~10%) across the MetLife Europe region.

The expected salary range for this position is 9009000 - 12012000 HUF gross anually. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

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