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# Lead Auditor - Data & AI

- **Company:** MetLife
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Data Governance, Data Security, Performance Tuning, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/2865F4F7981A4EB7BD823D1F4C6A0249/job/

## About the Role

* A bachelor's degree or higher in information systems, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
 * 5 - 7 years of experience in auditing, consulting, or implementing data and AI solutions.
 * Understanding of data and AI concepts, principles, techniques, and tools, such as data governance, data quality, data security, data privacy, AI governance, AI risk management, AI explainability, and AI performance.
 * Clear written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey audit findings and recommendations effectively.
 * Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple audit engagements and deliver high-quality results within deadlines and budgets.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, complex and dynamic environment with evolving changes.

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.

## Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join MetLife's Global Internal Audit organization at a pivotal moment. Data and artificial intelligence are central to MetLife's strategy, and this role plays a critical part in ensuring these capabilities are used responsibly, ethically, and effectively.

As Lead Auditor - Data & AI, you will deliver independent assurance over some of the company's most important and innovative initiatives, working closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams across the enterprise. You will help advance how Internal Audit approaches emerging risks, modernize audit techniques, and influence how governance keeps pace with technology.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to combine technical expertise, risk mindset, and strategic impact-while helping shape the future of responsible data and AI across a global organization., * Support risk assessments and development of audit plans for data and AI governance areas.

 * Lead and support audits, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and managing issues to closure via collaboration with audit teams and key stakeholders.
 * Identify audit issues, present findings, and recommend improvements to reduce risks.
 * Prepare clear and concise audit deliverables that support audit conclusions and meet quality standards.
 * Stay updated on data and AI trends, technologies, and regulations, applying insights to audit engagements and supporting the education of data and AI risks and controls to audit teams.


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