Control Transformation & Optimization

Description

Summary: Lead the transformation of operational controls through simplification, automation, and advanced analytics in a dynamic business environment. Highlights: 1. Redefine control frameworks through simplification, automation, and analytics 2. Transform operational controls for efficiency, scalability, and growth 3. Work at the intersection of risk, operations, data, and automation ### **General Information** **Location** Madrid, Spain Working Schedule Full\-Time Work Arrangement Hybrid Relocation Assistance Available No Posted Date 23\-Jun\-2026 Job ID 18337 ### **Description and Requirements** **Operational Control Transformation Consultant (Iberia)** ---------------------------------------------------------- **Join us to redefine how control frameworks operate in a dynamic and evolving business environment.** **You will lead the transformation of operational controls through simplification, automation and advanced analytics, ensuring a more efficient, scalable and insight\-driven control ecosystem.** This is a unique opportunity to move beyond traditional risk and audit roles and play a key role in **transforming how controls support business performance, efficiency and growth across Iberia (Spain \& Portugal).** **What you will do** -------------------- * Transform and strengthen **operational risk \& control frameworks** across CSO areas * Embed controls within business processes to drive **efficiency, scalability and consistency** * Lead **simplification and standardization initiatives** across Spain and Portugal * Drive **automation of control activities** (RPA, Power Automate, digital solutions) * Leverage **data and analytics (Power BI, OpenPages)** to enhance monitoring and decision\-making * Ensure **audit readiness** and lead remediation of findings with clear tracking and accountability * Identify and deliver **continuous improvement opportunities** across processes, controls and reporting **What we are looking for** --------------------------- * Experience in **operational risk, internal controls, audit or compliance** * 3 \- 6 years of strong experience in **process transformation, optimization or efficiency initiatives** * Solid understanding of **governance and control frameworks** * Experience working with **data, reporting and/or automation tools** * Analytical mindset with the ability to **connect controls with business value** * Comfortable working in **dynamic, evolving environments** and driving change **Why this role** ----------------- * You will **transform**, not just maintain, control environments * You will work at the intersection of **risk, operations, data and automation** * You will have direct impact on how governance enables **business performance and scalability** *If you are looking to evolve from traditional audit or compliance roles into a more* ***transformational and business\-facing position****, this is your opportunity.* *\#LI\-SP1* **About MetLife** Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, 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 our core values \- Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead \- we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s \#AllTogetherPossible. Join us!