Quality Assurance Analyst II - System Updates

M&T Bank Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation is seeking an Audit professional to monitor and/or complete audits of complex activities within a lending function. The role requires strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Responsibilities include identifying non-compliance, maintaining deficiency records, and reporting on activity trends. The candidate will guide and train less experienced staff while upholding risk standards and

Qualifications

• Associates' degree and a minimum of 2 years' work experience in the area supported, or in lieu of a degree a combined minimum of 4 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 2 years' work experience in the area supported.
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Monitor and/or complete audits of activities of a complex nature within an assigned area of the Bank to ensure adherence to internal policies and processes and external regulations.
• Identify issues of non-compliance and communicate to appropriate parties as well as the individual employee as warranted to prevent future recurrence.
• Maintain records of discovered deficiencies.
• Complete regular reporting on these activities.
• Identify trends in the data and recommend changes in policies and processes to address these.
• Provide guidance and training to less experienced personnel.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Spreadsheet proficiency

Word processing

Presentation software

Databases

Education

Associates' degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Monitors and/or completes audits of activities of a complex nature within an assigned area of the Bank to ensure adherence to internal policies, processes and external regulations. Communicates findings to appropriate parties to mitigate recurring issues of the same nature. Identify trends in discovered issues and recommend solutions to address.

Primary Responsibilities

Monitor and/or complete audits of activities of a complex nature within an assigned area of the Bank to ensure adherence to internal policies and processes and external regulations. Identify issues of non-compliance and communicate to appropriate parties as well as the individual employee as warranted to prevent future recurrence. Maintain records of discovered deficiencies. Complete regular reporting on these activities. Identify trends in the data and recommend changes in policies and processes to address these. Maintain a current knowledge of the policies, processes and regulations affecting monitoring and/or auditing activities to ensure validity of analyses and findings. Identify potential areas for process or procedural improvements. Make recommendations and assist in implementing those approved. Provide guidance and training to less experienced personnel. 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.

Scope of Responsibilities

This role monitors and/or completes audits of activities of a complex nature, either from a call monitoring and/or post-approval process within a lending function.

Education and Experience Required

Associates' degree and a minimum of 2 years' work experience in the area supported, or in lieu of a degree a combined minimum of 4 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 2 years' work experience in the area supported.

Strong analytical skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency with pertinent spreadsheet, word processing, database and presentation software

Detail-oriented

Education and Experience Preferred

Bachelor's degree

Prior experience providing written or verbal feedback

Physical Requirements

N/A

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $22.61 - $37.67 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Getzville, New York, United States of America

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. View M&T's Human Capital Report to learn more.

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.