Internal Audit - Lead Auditor (Reg. Compliance, Money Movement, Enterprise Platforms)

THIS ROLE WILL BE HYBRID (4 DAYS/WEEK) ONSITE AND 1 DAY REMOTE BASED OUT OF: BUFFALO NY, WILMINGTON DE, or BRIDGEPORT CT. MUST BE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OR WILLING TO RELOCATE. Overview: Leads and executes audits across their assigned domain. Responsible for overseeing and executing annual risk assessments, continuous auditing, and remediation plan validations in the Reg. Compliance, Money Movement, Enterprise Platforms spaces. 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: A minimum of 5 years Audit experience with 1 to 2 years of lead auditor experience 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 $89,600.00 - $149,300.00 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 Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more. Ready to join our team? Submit your application today! If you are unable to apply through this site due to technical issues or need an accommodation to apply, please contact us at [email protected] for assistance. 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