Hybrid Senior Technology Risk & Controls Strategist

M&T Bank Corporation; Bridgeport (CT); Hybrid; USD 151,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation is seeking a senior risk leader in Bridgeport, CT to oversee technology risk assessments, control evaluations, and audit readiness. You will partner with Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and regulators to strengthen governance and ensure effective controls across critical initiatives.

The role emphasizes complex risk analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of Technology, Cybersecurity, Audit and/or risk principles.
• Minimum of 6 years' relevant work experience in or with the specific Technology, Audit, Cybersecurity risk area and/or business unit.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISM or CISSP are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic approaches for evaluating technology and cybersecurity risks, control effectiveness, and audit readiness.
• Lead complex risk assessments, control reviews, RCSAs, audit support activities, and process evaluations.
• Develop and execute risk management frameworks aligning technology with regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders.
• Drive adherence to risk management and governance frameworks and advise on regulatory expectations.
• Lead and manage complex workstreams with limited oversight.
• Coordinate preparation for regulatory examinations, internal audits, and external reviews.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to support risk governance and regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities to enhance risk methodologies and control evaluations.
• Mentor analysts and risk professionals and contribute to training programs.

Skills

Risk management

Cybersecurity

Audit

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CISA

CRISC

CISM

CISSP

Job description

M&T Bank Corporation is seeking a senior risk leader in Bridgeport, CT to oversee technology risk assessments, control evaluations, and audit readiness. You will partner with Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Internal Audit, and regulators to strengthen governance and ensure effective controls across critical initiatives.

The role emphasizes complex risk analysis, cross-functional collaboration, and mentorship.