Senior Audit Manager

M&T Bank; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 129,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Audit Senior Manager to lead audits, coach team members, and drive a high-quality product aligned with industry standards.

You will oversee risk assessment, audit execution, and continuous auditing for designated portfolios, while supporting the department’s strategic vision and stakeholder engagement. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics, or other related technical field.
• MBA or Master’s degree.
• Minimum of 9 years’ relevant work experience or 13 years with education

Responsibilities

• Support the risk assessment process and annual audit plan for designated lines of business.
• Independently manage all phases of the audit process with minimal oversight.
• Consult with stakeholders on risk, control matters, and audit findings.
• Lead audit teams and incorporate data analytics to drive decisions.
• Coach and develop audit staff and participate in staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Staff development

Industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

MBA or Master’s degree

Tools

None

Job description

Overview

This role will be responsible for managing and leading audits and coaching team members to deliver a quality product in line with department and industry standards and expectations. Oversees ongoing risk assessment, control identification, audit execution and continuous auditing of their applicable audit portfolio. As a member of the Audit Senior Management Team, assists in the development and support of the Department’s strategic vision including supporting continued enhancements to audit methodology, ongoing stakeholder engagement, talent management, and overall promotion of the Audit Department within the organization.

Overview

This role will be responsible for managing and leading audits and coaching team members to deliver a quality product in line with department and industry standards and expectations. Oversees ongoing risk assessment, control identification, audit execution and continuous auditing of their applicable audit portfolio. As a member of the Audit Senior Management Team, assists in the development and support of the Department’s strategic vision including supporting continued enhancements to audit methodology, ongoing stakeholder engagement, talent management, and overall promotion of the Audit Department within the organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the department’s risk assessment process and development of the annual audit plan to determine audit coverage for designated lines of business.
• Independently manage all phases of the process, including continuous auditing and validation procedures, with minimal oversight from the Senior Director - Audit and in a risk focused manner for designated lines of business, ensuring independence and adherence to department and professional industry standards. This includes staying abreast of best practices, industry developments, and changing or emerging risks and ensuring their coverage as appropriate.
• Consult with business stakeholders regarding risk and control matters. This includes proposing solutions to audit findings, offering recommendations for control enhancements, and representing Audit on working groups within the business as appropriate.
• Manage multiple tasks concurrently in an efficient and effective manner with minimal oversight.
• Lead audit teams in incorporating the use of data analytics to drive decisions throughout all phases of the audit process.
• Clearly demonstrate visible support for and assist in driving the department’s strategic objectives.
• Proactively communicate with Senior Directors - Audit and line of business senior and executive management regarding the status of audits and potential issues identified.
• Build strong partnerships with and influence business stakeholders and audit team members.
• Interact directly with regulators during the course of examinations and MRA/MRIA validations.
• Coach, mentor, and oversee the work of less experienced audit team members, tailoring the approach based upon their skills and experience. Actively participate in overall staff development for the department.
• Work closely with the Senior Director - Audit concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations for direct reports.
• Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. 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 reports to a Senior Director - Audit and supports the overall execution of the audit plan via high quality, timely and value-added audit services, which meet the requirements of the Audit Committee and regulatory expectations. This senior role also ensures ongoing conformance with professional auditing standards. This position directly communicates with senior, middle and line management and external auditors. The position builds strong partnerships with business stakeholders and other audit team members. The role also requires periodic interaction with external regulatory agencies. The jobholder operates independently with minimal oversight to deliver on time, high quality audit reports.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities for certain members of the audit team and may also provide coaching opportunities for certain audit professionals on other engagements.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years’ relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 13 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 9 years’ relevant work experience

Minimum Of 3 Years’ Managerial, Supervisory, And/or Leadership Experience

• Related certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS or similar)
• Strong judgment skills
• Political astuteness
• Sensitive to cultural belonging
• Strong project management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Effective negotiating skills
• Proactive, no surprises approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views
• Articulate and effective communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Energetic, charismatic and approachable style
• Strong leadership skills

Experience Developing And Coaching Others

Education and Experience Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics, or other related technical field

MBA or Master’s degree in an appropriate field.

Financial services industry experience

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $128,900.00 - $214,900.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States of America