** Work Arrangement/Location: This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work three days/week and will be based in the Buffalo, NY, Bridgeport, CT, or Wilmington, DE office.

Overview:

The Lead Auditor leads and executes audits across their assigned domain. The individual is also responsible for overseeing and executing annual risk assessments, continuous auditing and remediation plan validations.  They communicate audit progress and findings to Bank Management and oversee Auditors (as applicable) on the assigned audit activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads and participates in audits from planning to reporting and produces quality deliverables in accordance with the Division’s methodology and professional standards while ensuring timely completion.

• Plans and executes other assurance activities and advisory services (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.

• Writes audit findings that clearly identify risk and root cause.  Communicates findings to Bank Management in a timely fashion.

• Partners with stakeholders, business management and Risk Management establishing strong working relationships while maintaining independence

• Embraces innovative change and helps the team adapt to change.

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

• Maintains knowledge in the assigned subject matter discipline.

• Coaches, develops and oversees work of Auditors and new hires, including executing review and supervision

• Embraces and exemplifies the culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging.

• Contributes to the achievement of division priorities.

Scope of Responsibilities

This individual leads and executes assurance activities and advisory services, maintains relationships and communicates with Bank Management, and oversees Auditors.  They ensure activities are in conformance with professional auditing standards.  They report to an Audit (Senior) Manager.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or other related technical field AND 5 years of relevant work experience, PLUS 1 year of leadership experience

• Experience with internal audit methodology INCLUDING experience auditing cybersecurity programs and understanding of cybersecurity governance & risk management practices.

• Solid understanding of internal control concepts with the ability to evaluate adequacy of the controls

• Strong leadership skills and ability to coach and develop others

• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present sensitive and complex findings to business management and influence change

• Proven ability to handle multiple projects at the same time

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Education and Experience Preferred

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

• MBA or Master’s Degree in an appropriate field.

• 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