Participates in all phases of the audits across their assigned projects. Assists in completion of annual risk assessments, continuous auditing, and remediation plan validations as assigned, under supervision of a Lead Auditor or Manager.
Participate in audits by executing assigned tasks in accordance with the Division’s methodology and professional standards. Complete work within the established timeframes with guidance by a Lead Auditor or Manager.
As part of audit execution, conduct effective walkthroughs, accurately identify risks and controls within the process, design and execute effective testing approach with guidance by a Lead Auditor or Manager.
Conduct effective root cause analysis of identified findings with guidance by a Lead Auditor or Manager.
Actively participate in meetings with business management and provide updates on their respective areas of testing.
Participate in other assurance activities (including continuous auditing, product delivery assessments, validation procedures, investigations, and retrospective reviews) under the supervision of a Lead Auditor or Manager, utilizing modernized assurance methodologies, tools, and approaches and in accordance with the Division’s methodology.
Document the work, including findings, in clear and concise fashion in accordance with the Division’s methodology.
Embrace innovative change.
Understand how to effectively incorporate data analytics.
Actively seek out knowledge in the areas of assigned audit activities.
Embrace the culture of engagement and belonging .
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.
This individual is responsible for executing and documenting assigned assurance activities to support the delivery of audit reports that are in conformance with professional auditing standards. They report to an Audit (Senior) Manager.
Not Applicable
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years’ work experience or successful completion of the MDP (Management Trainee program), or in lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 6 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 2 years’ work experience or successful completion of the MDP (Management Trainee program)
Proven analytical skills
Proven critical thinking skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to challenge the status quo and defend conclusions when challenged
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics, or other related technical field
MBA or Master’s degree in an appropriate field
Related professional certifications
Financial services experience
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $62,200.00 - $103,600.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. Founded in 1856 in Buffalo, NY we are now a top 11 full-service US-based commercial bank with a retail footprint across the east coast and wealth services available nationwide and abroad. As a bank, we offer advice, guidance, expertise, and solutions across the entire financial spectrum that combines M&T’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. We are a community-minded organization with more than 167 years of experience. We serve customers, community, and colleagues whether they be across the street, across the state or across the country.
As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values drive the work we do – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, candor and we seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members.
M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to 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, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.
