Lead Auditor – Compliance and Fraud (Hybrid)

This role will work hybrid 3 days onsite out of one of the following footprints: Buffalo NY. Wilmington DE, and/or Bridgeport CT. Overview:

The Lead Auditor leads and executes audits across the Risk and Compliance domain, primarily focused on BSA/AML Compliance and Fraud Risk Management. 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:

• 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, validation procedures, 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.

• Identify opportunities to leverage automation techniques and data analytics throughout all phases of audits and other activities.

  Develop and execute basic to intermediate data analytics using various tools (Alteryx, Oracle Develop, PowerBi, SQL Server Management Studio, or similar).

• 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.
• Develop and 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 diversity, inclusion, equity 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 diversity 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.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 5 years of relevant work experience, and 1 year of leadership experience
• Experience with internal audit methodology
• 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

​​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
• Experience working with BSA/ AML Compliance and Fraud Audit portfolios

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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.

LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of America