Financial Analyst IV - Finance/Risk Data Governance

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Finance data governance professional to lead advanced research, analysis, and implementation of data governance for regulatory reporting. You will collaborate with report owners, data stakeholders, technology teams, and senior management to define requirements and drive governance outcomes.

The role emphasizes independence, development of governance artifacts, data lineage, metadata, and clear written summaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with required experience in data governance.
• Advanced knowledge of data management concepts and governance practices.
• Experience with data lineage, metadata, data quality, and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of regulatory reporting requirements and data needs for governance.
• Conduct independent research on data governance in Finance and industry standards.
• Provide senior management with actionable governance recommendations and options.
• Monitor adherence to data policies and coordinate follow-up on risks and gaps.

Skills

Data governance

Data management concepts

Querying

Visualization

Reporting

Automation tools

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Associate degree + 7 years experience

Tools

SQL / query languages

APIs

Big data / cloud environments

Job description

Work Arrangement/Location

This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work four days every week, based at the One M&T Plaza office in Buffalo, NY. Some flexibility on location within M&T footprint. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future—including all F‑1 visa holders (CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT)—will not be considered for this role.

Primary Function

Conduct advanced Finance data governance research, analysis, and implementation activities with a high degree of independence, with a focus on Finance priority data use cases, including regulatory reporting. Partner with report owners, model owners, data stakeholders, technology teams, and other business partners to understand data and reporting requirements and implement applicable data governance requirements. Provide comprehensive advice and practical recommendations to senior management in support of strategic data management objectives. Monitor adherence to Finance and enterprise data policies and standards, support the development of governance artifacts and capabilities, and identify and coordinate appropriate follow‑up on data‑related risks and gaps.

Position Responsibilities

Partner with report owners, model owners, data stakeholders, technology teams, and other business partners to develop an understanding of regulatory reporting requirements and the data necessary to support complete and accurate reporting, and to implement data governance requirements for Finance priority data use cases. Conduct independent research and complex analytical projects involving the governance of Finance‑identified priority data, including research into industry standards and pertinent government regulations. Provide comprehensive advice and options to senior management on data governance matters and the achievement of strategic data management objectives. Monitor adherence to Finance and enterprise data policies and standards and coordinate appropriate follow‑up when gaps or risks are identified. Support the development and maintenance of data governance artifacts, including business and technical metadata, data lineage, data classifications, governance procedures, and related documentation. Build and maintain advanced data governance reporting, workflow, querying, visualization, and automation tools to improve transparency, efficiency, and decision‑making. Develop clear, concise written summaries of analytical work, governance conclusions, recommendations, and matters requiring management attention.

Demonstrate expert‑level knowledge of data governance and Finance concepts, including an understanding of Finance priority data use cases and the key drivers and trends affecting their governance. Design and lead projects of moderate scope and visibility, applying complex judgment and advanced analytical thought to develop practical, defensible recommendations. Train, mentor, and develop junior team members. Share responsibility for team workload and achievement of department and project objectives, including volume, quality, and timeliness expectations. Show accountability for the accuracy and quality of individual and team work products. 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 requiring escalation to management. Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points and issues raised by external regulators, as applicable. Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand. Complete other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

May have indirect supervisory responsibilities and may allocate work, provide work guidance, and train or mentor junior team members.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an associate degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in data governance, information systems, accounting, auditing, operations, or financial institutions. Intermediate knowledge of data management concepts, terminology, roles, and responsibilities. Proficiency with modeling, querying, visualization, reporting, and automation tools. Demonstrated ability to conduct complex research and analysis, draw valid conclusions, and communicate recommendations clearly. Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Ideal Qualifications

Advanced degree, such as an MBA, MS, or PhD, or a relevant professional certification, such as CPA, CFA, or CDMP. Experience developing or implementing data management or data governance policies, standards, procedures, or controls with limited oversight. Experience with metadata, lineage, data quality, issue management, data classification, or governance of regulatory reports and financial models. Ability to navigate and retrieve data from databases directly or through application programming interfaces, and experience with query languages in big‑data or cloud environments. Knowledge of regulatory reporting concepts, or demonstrated ability to quickly develop an understanding of regulatory reports, their purpose, underlying data, and associated reporting requirements.

Salary & Compensation

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market‑informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $89,600.00 - $149,300.00 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

Company Culture & Benefits

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. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long‑lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. 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 – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. 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. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.

Drug‑Free Workplace Policy

M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace.