Fraud Risk Manager

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Volunteer time off

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY seeks an experienced leader to manage the first line of defense risk management within the business unit. You will oversee risk identification, assessment, and reporting, including loss events and KRIs, and ensure remediation plans are completed.

Lead a team responsible for risk and control functions, develop testing programs, and ensure escalation to governance committees in line with the Enterprise Risk Framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years relevant work experience; or 11 years combined education/work.
• Experience in risk management and control testing within financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and reporting of the first line of defense risk management function.
• Oversee identification, assessment, and reporting of risks and KRIs.
• Drive development and reporting of risk-based testing programs.
• Ensure control testing per First Line of Defense Guidance and standards.
• Coach and mentor staff; escalate issues to senior risk leadership.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Policy development

Reporting

Coaching and mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Manage the first line of defense risk management responsibilities of the business unit in accordance with the Enterprise Risk Framework. Oversee the proactive identification, accurate assessment and reporting of risks impacting the business unit, including loss events and Key Risk Indicators (KRI's). Ensure the appropriate escalation of identified issues and the timely completion of remediation plans. Manage the team responsible for risk and control functions in the business unit. Assist the Business Risk Officer in setting direction for the department and risk policy of the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of the business unit's first line of defense risk management function including ensuring the documentation of key processes and internal controls. Ensure the complete and proper identification and assessment of risks in the business unit's key processes in accordance with the Enterprise Risk Framework, internal guidance, and risk management professional standards. Drive the development, execution and reporting of the business unit's risk-based testing program. Ensure control testing is performed in accordance with M&T's First Line of Defense Guidance on Management of Risks & Internal Controls and professional standards. Oversee reporting to Business Unit Management, Scenario Management and internal risk committees. Provide direct assistance/support to the First Line Risk Officer Monitor business unit performance with respect to established key risk indicators (KRIs) and prepare comprehensive KRI reporting. Ensure the accurate and timely completion of Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSAs) and other risk management reporting. Develop a process by which emerging risks and losses are reviewed and incorporated into the RCSAs and KRIs. Identify emerging risks and risks associated with new products/ services/ markets/ channels or changes to existing products/ services/ markets/ channels and oversee the reporting of these risks to management and the Markets, Products and Services Risk Committee. Ensure the effective and efficient management and reporting of issues, including remediation plans. Develop and oversee the process for identifying and reporting risk events and losses in a timely manner. Appropriately escalating identified issues to the First Line Risk Officer and business unit management. Develop, implement and oversee the maintenance of policies for the business unit. This includes the updating of policies in response to federal, state or business unit process changes. Respond to both internal and external requests in relation to departmental policies and procedures. Provide coaching and mentoring to the staff. Review and approve test results. Build a working relationship with business unit management, Internal Audit, Corporate Operational Risk and Corporate Compliance Portfolio Managers. Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations. Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies. 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.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years' relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 11 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 7 years' relevant work experience M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $107,500.00 - $179,100.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Location Buffalo, New York, United States of America

Company Culture

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.

• competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year.

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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.

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