• Senior Director - Treasury Risk, Model Risk,…

    M&T Bank (Buffalo, NY)


    Overview:

    This executive role is responsible for leading the oversight and independent review of the Bank’s risk landscape across key domains: Treasury operations, Finance (including CCAR/Stress Testing and ACL processes), Model Risk Management (MRM), and emerging non-traditional banking solutions. The position ensures alignment with both economic and regulatory requirements, while driving strategic risk governance and cross-functional collaboration.

    Finance & Treasury Oversight

    + Lead Independent Risk Management (IRM) activities for CCAR/Capital Planning, including scenario development and Horizontal Capital Review.

    + Evaluate and enhance controls related to Regulatory Reporting risk and other Finance processes.

    + Oversee IRM activities for Treasury, including interest rate risk, market risk, and liquidity risk.

    + Represent IRM on senior committees (CMC, Executive ALCO, MRC) and provide updates to Governance Committees, Board Risk Committee, and Regulators.

    Model Risk Management

    + Direct the Model Risk Management function, ensuring compliance with SR 11-07 and oversight of models including CCAR, CECL, Scorecards, AUM, BSA/AML, Marketing, and AI/ML.

    + Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure enterprise-wide model risk compliance.

    + Chair the Model Risk Oversight Committee (MROC), the Bank’s quantitative model governance body.

    Emerging Banking Solutions

    + Lead the IRM AI Risk Oversight Program in coordination with first-line AI initiatives (AI HUB, AI Working Group).

    + Oversee IRM efforts related to cryptocurrency, stable coins, and other digital assets.

    + Manage the End-User Computing (EUC) program and ensure compliance with enterprise policy.

    General Risk Management

    + Apply deep knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management and IRM principles.

    + Ensure timely resolution of audit and regulatory issues.

    + Build consensus across divisions, resolve conflicts, and align priorities to drive progress.

    + Exercise full managerial authority over staffing, performance, compensation, and development.

    Scope of Responsibilities

    + **Team Leadership:** Directly manage 5–7 senior professionals; oversee a broader team of 100+ individuals.

    + **Strategic Influence:** Serve as a key voice in shaping the Bank’s risk posture and regulatory engagement.

    Education and Experience Required:

    + Master’s Degree and a minimum of 13 years’ financial services experience,

    + or in lieu of a degree,

    + 19 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 13 years’ financial services experience.

    + Experience in at least one corporate level and one divisional level area.

    + Experience leading cross functional project teams; ability to work across all divisions.

    + Strong knowledge of personal computers and software (MS Office, etc).

     

    M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $189,000.00 - $351,000.00 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.