Financial Analyst IV - Regulatory Reporting

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

Job summary

M&T Bank is seeking a seasoned professional in Buffalo, NY to lead advanced financial reporting and regulatory analysis for senior management and regulators. You will supervise a team, perform complex data interpretation, and ensure GAAP-compliant disclosures and timely submissions of bank reports.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in accounting or regulatory reporting; advanced Excel and data tools are a plus. Compensation ranges from $89,600 to $149,300 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions.
• Associate’s degree with minimum 7 years’ experience in the same areas is acceptable.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC disclosure requirements and bank regulatory reporting.
• Advanced PC skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access; data visualization a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior team members; allocate work and guide peers.
• Resolve problems, interpret data, perform variance analysis, ensure timely reports.
• Prepare/analyze financial schedules, reconciliations and reports for the Corporation.
• Provide risk awareness and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Support audits and interact with business lines to communicate results.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree acceptable

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

Overview:

Conduct advanced research independently, prepare/analyze/review more complex financial, tax and/or regulatory information to provide to senior management, regulators, internal/external audit and other interested parties; adherence to internal controls while ensuring the quality of data being reported.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Allocates work as a team leader; trains and mentors/develops junior team members. Possess ability to direct/persuade/influence peers and manager.
• Responsible for problem resolution and data interpretation, perform or review variance analysis, and ensure timely submission of reports.
• Prepare/analyze/review of financial schedules, reconciliations and reports for the Corporation, which could include bank regulatory reports, SEC reporting, reports to shareholders and the Board of Directors, as well as internal management reports. Strong knowledge of various tax regulations as applicable.
• Requires complex judgment based on advanced analytical thought.
• Other functions include data integrity testing, general ledger entries, adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, SEC disclosure requirements, and bank regulatory requirements. May be responsible for the review of work of junior staff. Participates in special projects, improve existing processes, and interact with business line personal and communicate those results to department management.
• 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.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

May have indirect supervisory responsibilities

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience OR Associate’s degree and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions

Comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles in multiple disciplines including finance, accounting and/or regulatory reporting, business operations, bank products and knowledge of banking industry

High level of PC competencies (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access. Data visualization or data querying applications are a plus.)

Detail oriented, with advanced problem-solving skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to multi task while prioritizing workload

Education and Experience Preferred:

Advanced degree or professional certification (i.e. CPA, CFA, etc.)

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