Hybrid IT Lead Auditor: Infrastructure & Operations

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

Job summary

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Audit Lead to oversee and execute IT audits across engineering, operations, governance, risk, and architecture. The role requires building strong relationships with management while maintaining independence and applying modern assurance techniques.

You will coach auditors, lead planning and reporting, and drive continuous improvement in audit delivery, with a hybrid work arrangement and relocation flexibility within commutable distance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or 9 years with no degree.
• Minimum of 1 year leadership experience and internal audit methodology knowledge.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and ability to evaluate adequacy of controls.
• Proven analytical, critical thinking and communication skills.
• Experience coaching and developing staff and managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in audits from planning to reporting with quality deliverables.
• Plan and execute assurance activities using modernized methodologies and tools.
• Write audit findings identifying risk and root cause; communicate to management.
• Partner with stakeholders and risk management; maintain independence.
• Incorporate data analytics and automation into audit activities.
• Maintain knowledge in assigned discipline and coach Auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Auditing

Data analytics

Coaching

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Technology

MBA or Master’s Degree

Certifications: CIA, CPA, CISA, CISSP

Cloud certification

Tools

IT risk tools

Cloud knowledge

Job description

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Audit Lead to oversee and execute IT audits across engineering, operations, governance, risk, and architecture. The role requires building strong relationships with management while maintaining independence and applying modern assurance techniques.

You will coach auditors, lead planning and reporting, and drive continuous improvement in audit delivery, with a hybrid work arrangement and relocation flexibility within commutable distance.