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Overview:

Leads and executes audits across their assigned domain. Responsible for overseeing and executing annual risk assessments, continuous auditing, and remediation plan validations. Communicate audit progress and findings to Bank management and oversee Auditors (as applicable) on assigned audit activities.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead and participate in audits from planning to reporting and produce quality deliverables in accordance with the Division’s methodology and professional standards while ensuring timely completion.

Plan and execute other assurance activities (including continuous auditing, product delivery assessments, validation procedures, investigations, and retrospective reviews) utilizing modernized assurance methodologies, tools, and approaches and in accordance with the Division’s methodology.

Write audit findings that clearly identify risk and root cause. Communicate findings to Bank management in a timely fashion.

Partner with stakeholders, business management and Risk Management establishing strong working relationships while maintaining independence.

Embrace innovative change and help the team adapt to change.

Effectively incorporate data analytics and other automation techniques into all phases of audits and other activities.

Maintain knowledge in the assigned subject matter discipline.

Coach, develop and oversee work of Auditors and new hires, including executing review and supervision.

Embrace and exemplify the culture of engagement and belonging .

Contribute to the achievement of Division priorities.

Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.

Promote an environment that supports belonging 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.

Scope of Responsibilities:

This position leads and executes assurance activities, maintains relationships, and communicates with Bank management, and oversees Auditors. The position ensures activities are in conformance with professional auditing standards. The jobholder reports to an Audit (Senior) Manager.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience

Minimum of 1 year’s leadership experience

Experience with internal audit methodology

Solid understanding of internal control concepts

Experience evaluating adequacy of the controls

Strong leadership skills

Experience coaching and developing others

Proven analytical skills

Proven critical thinking skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience presenting sensitive and complex findings to business management and influencing change

Proven ability to handle multiple projects at the same time

Education and Experience Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics, or related technical field

MBA or Master’s Degree in an appropriate field

Related certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA, CAMS, cloud certification, or similar)

Financial services industry experience

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $85,104.04 - $141,840.07 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.