Location: Buffalo, NY; Wilmington, DE; Bridgeport, CT; or Iselin, NJ (must be within commutable distance or willing to relocate).THIS ROLE WILL BE ONSITE 4 DAYS/WEEK (1 DAY REMOTE).Overview This role provides senior level expertise in audit engagements that span multiple portfolios, requiring in-depth business and risk knowledge to assess associated risk and controls.Responsibilities Stay abreast of best practices, industry developments, and emerging risks.Consult with audit teams to ensure coverage in assigned audits.Lead the execution of audit procedures, especially high‑visibility and complex tasks, in a risk‑focused manner while maintaining independence and adhering to standards.Analyze audit findings that require complex judgment and propose pragmatic solutions for the audit report.Drive audit teams in planning and executing validation procedures for internal audit and regulatory issues that require subject‑matter expertise.Organize and complete work within established budgets and time frames with minimal direction from audit management.Incorporate data analytics throughout all phases of the audit process.Inform and demonstrate support for the department's strategic objectives.Possess strong management and interpersonal skills, make sound decisions independently, exhibiting initiative.Communicate proactively with senior management members, line‑of‑business leaders, and external auditors regarding audit status and potential issues.Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and audit team members.Coach and mentor junior audit team members through tailored knowledge sharing.Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with company or regulatory standards and policies.Maintain internal control standards, implementing audit points and addressing issues raised by external regulators.Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics, or related technical field.Minimum 7 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years of work leadership.Alternatively, a combined minimum of 11 years of higher education and/or work experience, including 7 years of relevant experience and 2 years of work leadership.Strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural commitment.Strong project‑management and interpersonal skills; initiative and critical thinking.Subject‑matter expertise in internal audit disciplines and at least one of the following LOBs: Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Mortgage, Consumer Banking, Wealth Advisory, Institutional Client Services, Treasury, Finance, Compliance, Technology, Operations, Risk Management, Credit Administration.Effective negotiation skills, proactive communication, and a ‘no surprises' approach.Articulate and effective oral and written communicator, energetic and approachable.Preferred: MBA or Master's degree; CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar certifications; financial services industry experience.Compensation Pay range: $107,500.00 – $179,100.00 per year (USD) based on qualifications.Equal Employment Opportunity M&T Bank is unwavering in providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr