Work Schedule: This role will work hybrid 3 days in office and 2 from home out of either Buffalo NY, Wilmington DE, or Bridgeport CT.
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. Specifically, this role will be focused on expertise and coverage surrounding emerging consumer compliance regulatory risk (e.g., Fair Lending; UDAAP; Privacy; etc.).
Primary Responsibilities:
Leadership, Decision Making, and CommunicationPossess 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, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
Developing OthersCoach and mentor junior audit team members through knowledge sharing, tailoring the approach based upon their skills and experience.
Other ResponsibilitiesAdhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.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.
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.Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and critical thinking.Specific subject matter expertise regarding internal audit disciplines, as well as expertise in fair and responsible bankingEffective 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); preferably a CRCMFinancial Services Industry experience preferred; preferably internal audit fair and/or responsible banking experience.#LI-RS1
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.LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of America