Internal Audit Associate — Consumer & Business Banking

M&T Bank; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY seeks an audit professional to participate in all phases of audits across assigned projects, executing tasks under supervision of a Lead Auditor or Manager.

Responsibilities include walkthroughs, risk and control identification, testing approaches, root-cause analysis, and documenting findings to support audit reports, with emphasis on adherence to risk standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years’ work experience or successful completion of the MDP (Management Trainee) program
• Proven analytical skills
• Proven critical thinking skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to challenge the status quo and defend conclusions when challenged

Responsibilities

• Participate in audits by executing assigned tasks in accordance with the Division’s methodology and professional standards.
• Conduct walkthroughs, identify risks and controls, and design testing approaches with guidance by a Lead Auditor or Manager.
• Perform root cause analysis of findings under supervision.
• Attend meetings with business management and provide updates on testing areas.
• Engage in assurance activities (continuous auditing, product delivery assessments, validations, investigations) per Division methods.
• Document work and findings clearly per Division guidelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Willingness to challenge status quo

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Professional certifications

Tools

Audit software

Job description

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY seeks an audit professional to participate in all phases of audits across assigned projects, executing tasks under supervision of a Lead Auditor or Manager.

Responsibilities include walkthroughs, risk and control identification, testing approaches, root-cause analysis, and documenting findings to support audit reports, with emphasis on adherence to risk standards and regulatory requirements.