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Location
New York, New York
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
12-Jun-2026
Job ID
18193
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
When you join MetLife’s Global Technology team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.
The Opportunity
The Technical Functional Analyst role is crucial for enhancing MetLife's technical capabilities to manage risk across the company. Understanding the risk framework, exploring technical options, and recommending, influencing, and executing contemporary technology solutions are key goals for this position.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technical functional analyst who appreciates the importance of risk management and has a passion for being part of a great and successful team. You will play a key role in understanding the needs of our business partners, researching the best technology solutions in partnership with the Risk IT team, Architecture, and other departments, and helping drive execution. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to learn and implement cloud-based and AI solutions that will be integral to the pattern and orchestration for successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Enable and coordinate the development and implementation of technology solutions for Compliance, Operational Risk Management, Technology Risk, and Internal Audit.
- Understand business and risk needs, including the external landscape, to gather, drive, and influence requirements for the highest impact.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, status reports, and risk assessments.
- Oversee the integration of new technology solutions with existing systems and processes.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery.
- Develop and execute test plans to ensure the quality and functionality of technology solutions.
- Coordinate with business partners, IT teams, Architecture, and other departments to understand their needs and deliver effective solutions.
- Work with vendors and technical teams to develop plans, drive execution, and validate functionality.
- Research and recommend contemporary technology options to enhance risk management capabilities.
- Collaborate with our and vendor developers and engineers to design and implement the right technical capability.
- Learn and implement cloud-based and AI solutions as part of the technology strategy.
Required Qualifications
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience as a business analyst or technical analyst.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to create leadership-level PowerPoint presentations to provide status updates and help facilitate key deliverables, including project management schedules.
- Intellectual curiosity and an appetite to continuously learn new tools and business (risk) opportunities and needs.
- Proven ability to gather, drive, and influence requirements for the highest impact.
- Experience working with vendors and technical teams to develop plans, drive execution, and validate functionality.
- Technical proficiency to collaborate with developers and engineers to design and implement the right technical capability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI.
- Experience working in a large global company.
- Strong understanding of risk frameworks and the ability to recommend, influence, and execute contemporary technology solutions.
- Knowledge of cloud-based and AI solutions and their application in risk management.
- Preference for individuals with experience supporting risk areas (Compliance, Operational Risk, Technology Risk, or Credit Risk).
- Knowledge of risk management taxonomies that would be applicable to GRC solutions.
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or SQL for data analysis and automation.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like AZDO.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
- Ability to mentor and guide junior team members in technical and functional aspects.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
Compensation
- The expected salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
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, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the 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 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!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). 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.
General Information
Location
New York, New York
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
12-Jun-2026
Job ID
18193
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
When you join MetLife’s Global Technology team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.
The Opportunity
The Technical Functional Analyst role is crucial for enhancing MetLife's technical capabilities to manage risk across the company. Understanding the risk framework, exploring technical options, and recommending, influencing, and executing contemporary technology solutions are key goals for this position.
This is an exciting opportunity for a technical functional analyst who appreciates the importance of risk management and has a passion for being part of a great and successful team. You will play a key role in understanding the needs of our business partners, researching the best technology solutions in partnership with the Risk IT team, Architecture, and other departments, and helping drive execution. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to learn and implement cloud-based and AI solutions that will be integral to the pattern and orchestration for successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Enable and coordinate the development and implementation of technology solutions for Compliance, Operational Risk Management, Technology Risk, and Internal Audit.
- Understand business and risk needs, including the external landscape, to gather, drive, and influence requirements for the highest impact.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, status reports, and risk assessments.
- Oversee the integration of new technology solutions with existing systems and processes.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful delivery.
- Develop and execute test plans to ensure the quality and functionality of technology solutions.
- Coordinate with business partners, IT teams, Architecture, and other departments to understand their needs and deliver effective solutions.
- Work with vendors and technical teams to develop plans, drive execution, and validate functionality.
- Research and recommend contemporary technology options to enhance risk management capabilities.
- Collaborate with our and vendor developers and engineers to design and implement the right technical capability.
- Learn and implement cloud-based and AI solutions as part of the technology strategy.
Required Qualifications
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience as a business analyst or technical analyst.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to create leadership-level PowerPoint presentations to provide status updates and help facilitate key deliverables, including project management schedules.
- Intellectual curiosity and an appetite to continuously learn new tools and business (risk) opportunities and needs.
- Proven ability to gather, drive, and influence requirements for the highest impact.
- Experience working with vendors and technical teams to develop plans, drive execution, and validate functionality.
- Technical proficiency to collaborate with developers and engineers to design and implement the right technical capability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with data analytics and visualization tools such as Power BI.
- Experience working in a large global company.
- Strong understanding of risk frameworks and the ability to recommend, influence, and execute contemporary technology solutions.
- Knowledge of cloud-based and AI solutions and their application in risk management.
- Preference for individuals with experience supporting risk areas (Compliance, Operational Risk, Technology Risk, or Credit Risk).
- Knowledge of risk management taxonomies that would be applicable to GRC solutions.
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or SQL for data analysis and automation.
- Experience with Agile methodologies and tools like AZDO.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
- Ability to mentor and guide junior team members in technical and functional aspects.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
Compensation
- The expected salary range for this position is $95,000 - $120,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation and stock-based long-term incentives. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
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, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the 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 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!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Functional Analyst
Document your systems analysis credentials early
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like CBAP or PMP, and letters confirming your analysis work on enterprise systems. USCIS scrutinizes whether a Functional Analyst role genuinely requires a specialty-occupation degree, so airtight documentation strengthens your PERM case.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications under SOC codes for business analysts and systems analysts. Employers already running active PERM pipelines understand the process and are less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing.
Find green card sponsoring jobs through Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to filter Functional Analyst openings by employers who have sponsored green cards before. Seeing verified sponsorship history upfront saves you from applying to roles where the hiring manager has never navigated PERM.
Verify your role aligns with O*NET before interviews
Cross-check your actual day-to-day duties against the O*NET occupation profile for business analysts and systems analysts. Mismatches between your resume and the DOL-defined job requirements are one of the most common reasons PERM applications get audited.
Ask employers about prevailing wage tier before accepting offers
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and role level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage tier for your metro area before you negotiate, so you know whether the offer satisfies DOL requirements.
Understand the PERM recruitment timeline before your start date
Employers must complete mandatory DOL recruitment steps before filing your PERM, which typically adds several months before the I-140 petition even begins. Negotiate your start date with that runway in mind so your employer isn't rushing the process.
Green Card Functional Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Functional Analyst role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Functional Analyst positions qualify under EB-3 as a professional role requiring a bachelor's degree in information systems, computer science, or business administration. If the role requires an advanced degree or your employer can demonstrate the position inherently needs a master's-level background, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration attorney determines the correct category during PERM preparation.
How does green card sponsorship for a Functional Analyst differ from an H-1B?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency rather than temporary status, and EB-3 has no annual lottery. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification typically takes six to twelve months before the I-140 even begins, and nationals from India or China face additional priority date backlogs. H-1B visa status is faster to obtain but requires annual renewal and carries lottery risk.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for this role?
Your employer files a PERM application with DOL certifying that no qualified U.S. workers were available for the position at the prevailing wage. DOL requires a defined recruitment period, including job postings and documented outreach. The job duties filed in the PERM must match your actual responsibilities, so Functional Analysts should review the PERM job description carefully before their employer submits.
How can I find Functional Analyst jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Functional Analyst openings filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing which companies will actually file PERM. Focusing on employers with an established sponsorship track record reduces the risk of an offer falling through when HR discovers the complexity of the PERM process.
Can my employer start the green card process while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes. Employers commonly file PERM and I-140 while you're working on H-1B status. If your I-140 is approved and your priority date becomes current, you can file for adjustment of status without leaving the U.S. USCIS also allows H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year cap once your I-140 has been approved for more than 365 days, providing important job-change flexibility while you wait.