Ireland Global Opportunities

MetLife Open Global Technology Campus in Galway:

MetLife has announced that it will create a new Global Technology Campus in Galway, continuing its significant investment globally to increase collaboration and innovation. The new campus will open in early 2017 creating more than 200 jobs over three years. It is scheduled to be at full capacity by 2019. A primary focus of the Galway campus will be developing digital solutions that can be rapidly and efficiently scaled to markets around the world. Recruitment will soon begin for a variety of roles across a number of IT disciplines including Software Development, Production Management, Project Management, Testing, Management and support roles. 

MetLife In Ireland:

MetLife opened our first Dublin office in 2006 which is now the operational headquarters of our Western and Central Europe Region, in addition a significant number of our colleagues are focused on supporting our broader EMEA and Global functions. Once the new Global Technology Campus is fully operational, MetLife’s presence in Ireland will grow to more than 500 employees, including approximately 300 based in Dublin today. We offer a broad range of career opportunities in the following areas: 

  • Actuarial
  • Compliance
  • Finance
  • Information Technology
  • Internal Audit
  • Legal
  • Operations
  • Risk
  • Treasury

Learn more about MetLife careers in Ireland — and discover how you can join us.

At MetLife, we're leading the global transformation of an industry in which we have a long history. Careers in our Accounting/Finance departments enable you to draw on these strengths and realise your potential. Over sixty percent of our Dublin based staff are aligned to Finance roles with opportunities for you to apply your knowledge and experience across all levels in Financial Operations, Investment & Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting, Planning & Analysis, Treasury and Tax. We offer a strong Finance study support package and are an ACCA approved employer for Continuing Professional Development and Platinum accredited employer for Trainee Development.

MetLife is now one of the largest employers of actuaries in Ireland with approximately 70 actuaries based in Dublin. We provide challenging on-the-job experiences, generous study time and support to ensure you can progress towards becoming a fully qualified actuary. We seek individuals from diverse backgrounds who possess business acumen, sound analytical skills, and good judgment. The areas of focus include valuation production, analysis, modelling and risk.

Our Global Technology and Operations (GTO) function is investing $300 million per year around the world in new capabilities to transform how we operate and deliver a differentiated customer experience to serve over 100+ million customers. Our innovative technology platforms provide customers with greater convenience and more intuitive support, while enabling our employees to be more efficient and focus their energies where they can have the greatest impact. Our local teams include IT professionals in Infrastructure & Security, Business Analysis and Application Development.

MetLife is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, retaining and maximising the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of MetLife to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination on any basis protected by law.

Ireland Career Opportunities

Become part of a world-class team bursting with passion and innovation. At MetLife, we challenge our employees to find purpose in their work and make an impact each and every day.