Senior Operational Risk Consultant

Company: MetLife
Location: New Britain
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Senior Operational Risk Consultant Job Location: Virtual but must be commutable to Bloomfield, CT; Tampa FL; or Bridgewater, NJ Required - 1 day per quarter in office Role Value Proposition: Under minimal supervision, this position will be tasked with supporting projects and assisting with the performance of audits and oversight of risks/controls for our Long-Term Care Operations team. Identifies and mitigates risk items. Monitors, tracks, and participates in testing for controls each quarter as required that impact business operations. Assignment of business projects with varying degrees of complexity and scale. Strong analytical and computer skills. Ability to make business decisions and work with compliance, legal, and staff members to obtain guidance. Provides and maintains effective communications with key business partners and stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Acts as liaison between Auditors and Operations to develop, implement, and follow up on corrective and proactive control action plans. Ensures that administrative processes are consistent with company policy and insurance and securities rules and regulations. Assists with review of internal and external audits, complaints and concerns with compliance and the business and assists in developing corrective measures and implementation. Assists other staff to perform audits of processes to ensure compliance with stated procedures. Assists in identifying issues and developing action plans and responds to related inquiries. Assists with the performance of audits verifying action plans are implemented properly and timely. Support of new and ongoing projects as assigned. Escalates issues to management. Seeks guidance and counsel from Corporate Compliance, Corporate Legal or Controls staff regarding controls related inquiries, concerns, and/or regulations. Performs other duties as required or assigned. Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills: Required: Bachelor---s degree. 5-7 years of relevant experience (preferred) Intermediate to advanced level Microsoft Excel experience. Able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Preferred: Experience with projects and data review & analysis. Must be extremely organized and detail oriented. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization. Expanded knowledge of MetLife Long-Term Care systems is strongly desired. Ability to drive projects to timely completion, identifying and overcoming obstacles and/or challenges. Business Category MetLife Holdings Service Operations --- Long Term Care Number of Openings 1 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. MetLife: 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 help its individual and institutional customers navigate their changing world. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 countries and holds leading market positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. We are one of the largest institutional investors in the U.S. with $642.4 billion of total assets under management as of March 31, 2021. We are ranked 46 on the Fortune 500 list for 2021. In 2020, we were named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fifth year in a row. DJSI is a global index to track the leading sustainability-driven companies. We are proud to have been named to Fortune magazine's 2021 list of the "World's Most Admired Companies." MetLife is committed to building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes our people. Our employees work every day to help build a more confident future for people around the world. We want to make it simple for all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities with MetLife. For further information about how to request a reasonable accommodation, please click on the Disability Accommodations link below. MetLife is a proud Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at MetLife without regards to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace. Requisition : 127179

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