M&T Bank Corporation

Senior IAM Governance Specialist

M&T Bank Corporation • $97K — $161K *
Buffalo, NY 14221Hybrid
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant work experience, or 7 years of higher education and/or work experience including 2 years in Cybersecurity, Technology, or Risk/Audit.
  • Intermediate knowledge of IAM principles and compliance requirements.
  • Familiarity with IAM platforms like SailPoint, Azure AD / Entra ID, and CyberArk.
  • Understanding of cloud identity strategies, including RBAC and conditional access.
  • Experience with IAM modernization and tooling strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Create and update WIAM policies and processes for monitoring security.
  • Assist with governance across various IAM platforms.
  • Research industry best practices and suggest policy enhancements.
  • Maintain compliance monitoring systems and identify relevant data.
  • Produce reports with actionable insights for Cybersecurity leadership.
  • Collaborate with Cybersecurity and Risk teams for risk mitigation.
  • Coordinate responses to audit and regulatory inquiries.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangement allowing one day of remote work per week.
  • Collaborative team environment with a focus on relationship-building.
  • Opportunity to influence company policies and practices in cybersecurity.
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders across various teams and levels.
  • Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives for process documentation.
Full Job Description
This role is four days onsite at our Seneca One Buffalo, NY location, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week
Overview:

Responsible for analyzing, documenting, and monitoring compliance with Workforce Identity Access Management (WIAM) policies, procedures, and best practices. Creates new or updates existing processes and governance that ensure resiliency and security of organization.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Create policies and processes to assist WIAM with consistently monitoring and securing organization.
  • Provide governance assistance across common IAM platforms (e.g., SailPoint, Azure AD / Entra ID, CyberArk, PAM solutions).
  • Participate in the development, review, and update of strategies, policies and procedures pertaining to various governance areas.
  • Research and analyze industry best practices and regulatory requirements and make recommendations for policy enhancements to improve resiliency and security of organization.
  • Maintain and implement systems and processes for monitoring compliance to policies and procedures and identifying data for daily business management.
  • Analyze and produce insightful reports with recommendations for Cybersecurity senior leadership.
  • Partner with Cybersecurity, Technology, and First Line Risk teams and, at times, business lines to proactively mitigate risk through creation of robust policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate responses to audit and regulatory requests, by gathering data and actively participating in documentation reviews for accuracy.
  • Collaborate with Cybersecurity teams and managers to create process documentation, reporting, and performance metrics.
  • Coordinates various aspects of remediation activities by tracking team completion and drafting key actions, timeline, and communication plan.
  • Build relationships among stakeholders in Cybersecurity teams to ensure successful creation and implementation of processes.
  • Serve as a resource to Cybersecurity teams and managers to educate and assist with projects.
  • Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite. Design, implement, maintain, and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. 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:
  • Partners with peers, manager, WIAM team and leadership, First Line Risk team, Internal Audit team, and external auditors
  • Determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met. Work is accomplished with periodic check-ins for alignment and limited direction.
  • Working knowledge of multiple cybersecurity platforms and applications such as SailPoint, Azure AD / Entra ID, CyberArk, PAM solutions.


Education and Experience Required:
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years' higher education and/or work experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years' work experience in Cybersecurity, Technology, or Risk/Audit
  • Demonstrated intermediate knowledge of IAM principles and compliance requirements.


Education and Experience Preferred:
  • Intermediate knowledge of IAM platforms: SailPoint, Azure AD, Entra ID, CyberArk, PAM solutions
  • Familiar with cloud identity strategy including Azure AD, Entra ID, RBAC, conditional access, and privileged role governance
  • Experience with IAM road mapping, tooling strategy and modernization


M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $97,100.00 - $161,800.00 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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