M&T Bank Corporation

Internal Audit - Lead Auditor – Consumer and Business Banking

M&T Bank Corporation • $89K — $149K *
Buffalo, NY 14221In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience (minimum 5 years)
  • 1 year of leadership experience
  • Experience with internal audit methodology
  • Solid understanding of internal control concepts
  • Strong leadership, analytical, and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Lead audits from planning to reporting, ensuring quality and timely completion
  • Plan and execute assurance activities using modernized methodologies and tools
  • Write and communicate audit findings to management promptly
  • Establish strong partnerships with stakeholders while maintaining independence
  • Incorporate data analytics and automation techniques into audit processes
  • Coach and supervise Auditors and new hires
  • Promote a culture of engagement and belonging within the team

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Strong company culture focused on engagement and belonging
  • Supportive work environment reflecting M&T Bank's values
  • Involvement in innovative auditing practices
  • Access to cutting-edge audit tools and methodologies
Full Job Description
THIS ROLE WILL BE HYBRID 4 DAYS/WEEK ONSITE (1 DAY REMOTE) BASED OUT OF: BUFFALO NY, BRIDGEPORT CT, WILMINGTON DE, or IESLIN NJ. 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.  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 $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

About M&T Bank Corporation

M&T Bank is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, operates banking offices in New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Trust-related services are provided by M&T's Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank. M&T Bank traces its origins to the founding of Manufacturers and Traders Bank in Buffalo, New York. As a result of mergers, acquisitions, and name changes, M&T Bank Corporation's principal bank is now known as Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company or M&T Bank. M&T Bank reorganized under a bank holding company in 1969 called First Empire State Corporation. The name was changed in 1998 to M&T Bank Corporation, whose common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol "MTB."

M&T Bank Corporation Careers

Join the vibrant team at M&T Bank Corporation, a leading financial institution where innovation meets tradition, offering a plethora of job opportunities across various sectors. As one of the most respected banks in the nation, M&T Bank Corporation is the perfect place to jumpstart or advance your career in the financial services industry.

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Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports both your professional and personal life. M&T Bank Corporation offers competitive salaries, health benefits, and retirement plans designed to ensure the well-being of our team members and their families. Experience a supportive and inclusive culture where every employee is valued and given the opportunity to thrive.

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Learn more about M&T Bank Corporation
Size
17,115 employees
Market Cap
$25.2 billion
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1868
5 Year Trend
+0.2%
NASDAQ
MTB
* Ladders Estimates

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