Senior Audit Lead — Regulatory Compliance & Money Movement

Wilmington Trust; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank is seeking a senior audit professional to provide expert coverage across portfolios with strong risk knowledge and independence. The role emphasizes leading audits, driving complex procedures, and using data analytics to improve reporting outcomes.

The candidate will collaborate with senior management, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with professional auditing standards while maintaining timely delivery of high-quality audit reports.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience with 2 years in leadership.
• Strong judgment, political astuteness, and cultural sensitivity.
• Project management and interpersonal skills with initiative.
• Subject matter expertise in internal audit disciplines.
• Proactive, no-surprises communication and independent views.
• Articulate communicator, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Stay abreast of best practices and industry developments to guide audits.
• Execute high-visibility, complex audit procedures with independence.
• Analyze findings and propose pragmatic solutions for the final report.
• Lead validation procedures for internal and regulatory issues.
• Manage work within budgets and timelines, with minimal direction.
• Incorporate data analytics throughout the audit process.
• Support the department's strategic objectives.

Skills

Audit leadership

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Data analytics

Strategic communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business

Job description

M&T Bank is seeking a senior audit professional to provide expert coverage across portfolios with strong risk knowledge and independence. The role emphasizes leading audits, driving complex procedures, and using data analytics to improve reporting outcomes.

The candidate will collaborate with senior management, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with professional auditing standards while maintaining timely delivery of high-quality audit reports.