Audit Consultant – Finance - M&T Bank : Job Details

Overview:

• This role provides senior level expertise in audit engagements that span multiple portfolios which require in-depth business and risk knowledge to properly assess associated risk and controls.

Primary Responsibilities:

Successful Audit Plan Completion

• Stay abreast of best practices, industry developments, and changing or emerging risks and consult with the audit teams to ensure their coverage as appropriate in assigned audits.

• Participate in the execution of audit procedures, particularly those which are highly visible and complex in nature, in a risk-focused manner while maintaining independence and adhering to department and professional industry standards.

• Analyze audit findings, particularly those that require complex judgment or sophisticated analytical thought, and propose creative and pragmatic solutions to the audit team for consideration in the final audit report.

• Drive audit teams in the planning and execution of 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 the use of data analytics throughout all phases of the audit process.

• Inform and clearly demonstrate support for the department's strategic objectives.

Leadership, Decision Making, and Communication

• Possess strong management and interpersonal skills, make sound decisions independently, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking.

• Proactively communicate with senior management members of the audit team and line of business senior and executive regarding the status of audits and potential issues identified.

• Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and audit team members.

• Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness

Developing Others

• Coach and mentor junior audit team members through knowledge sharing, tailoring the approach based upon their skills and experience.

Other Responsibilities

• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.

• 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 role operates independently within a matrix reporting environment and is responsible for the timely delivery of high quality, value-added audit reports for a variety of business activities (complex in nature), which meet the requirements of the Audit Committee and regulatory expectations. Ensures ongoing conformance with professional auditing standards.

• This position directly communicates with Senior, Middle and Line Management and External Auditors. Builds strong partnerships with business stakeholders and other audit team members.

• This role also requires periodic interaction with external regulatory agencies.

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:

• May provide coaching opportunities for certain audit professionals but is not responsible for performance management, compensation planning, or other similar duties.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or other related technical field and 7 years of relevant experience, inclusive of 2 years of work leadership experience. In lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 11 years higher education and/or work experience including 7 years of relevant work experience and 2 years of work leadership experience.

• Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and critical thinking.

• Specific subject matter expertise regarding internal audit disciplines or support functions such as Finance or Credit Administration/Risk Management

• Strong knowledge of CECL accounting or Financial/Regulatory Reporting is a plus

• Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views.

• This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• MBA or Master's degree in an appropriate field preferred.

• Related certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA or similar).

• Financial Services Industry experience preferred.

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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 $100,611.94 - $167,686.57 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

M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.