**Overview:** + This role provides senior level expertise in audit engagements that span multiple portfolios which require in-depth business and risk knowledge to properly assess associated risk and controls. **Primary Responsibilities:** Successful Audit Plan Completion + Stay abreast of best practices, industry developments, and changing or emerging risks and consult with the audit teams to ensure their coverage as appropriate in assigned audits. + Participate in the execution of audit procedures, particularly those which are highly visible and complex in nature, in a risk-focused manner while maintaining independence and adhering to department and professional industry standards. + Analyze audit findings, particularly those that require complex judgment or sophisticated analytical thought, and propose creative and pragmatic solutions to the audit team for consideration in the final audit report. + Drive audit teams in the planning and execution of validation procedures for Internal Audit and Regulatory issues that require subject matter expertise. + Organize and complete work within established budgets and time frames with minimal direction from audit management. + Incorporate the use of data analytics throughout all phases of the audit process. + Inform and clearly demonstrate support for the department’s strategic objectives. Leadership, Decision Making, and Communication + Possess strong management and interpersonal skills, make sound decisions independently, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking. + Proactively communicate with senior management members of the audit team and line of business senior and executive regarding the status of audits and potential issues identified. + Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and audit team members. + Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness Developing Others + Coach and mentor junior audit team members through knowledge sharing, tailoring the approach based upon their skills and experience. Other Responsibilities + Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies. + Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators, as applicable. + Complete other related duties as assigned. **Scope of Responsibilities:** + This role operates independently within a matrix reporting environment and is responsible for the timely delivery of high quality, value-added audit reports for a variety of business activities (complex in nature), which meet the requirements of the Audit Committee and regulatory expectations. Ensures ongoing conformance with professional auditing standards. + This position directly communicates with Senior, Middle and Line Management and External Auditors. Builds strong partnerships with business stakeholders and other audit team members. + This role also requires periodic interaction with external regulatory agencies. **Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:** + May provide coaching opportunities for certain audit professionals but is not responsible for performance management, compensation planning, or other similar duties. **Education and Experience Required:** + Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or other related technical field and 7 years of relevant experience, inclusive of 2 years of work leadership experience. In lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 11 years higher education and/or work experience including 7 years of relevant work experience and 2 years of work leadership experience. + Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and critical thinking. + Specific subject matter expertise regarding internal audit disciplines or support functions such as Finance or Credit Administration/Risk Management + Strong knowledge of CECL accounting or Financial/Regulatory Reporting is a plus + Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. + This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style. ​ **Education and Experience Preferred:** + MBA or Master’s degree in an appropriate field preferred. + Related certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA or similar). + Financial Services Industry experience preferred. M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $100,611.94 - $167,686.57 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. **Location** Buffalo, New York, United States of America M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.