Senior Data Governance Finance Analyst (Hybrid—Buffalo)

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Finance data governance professional to lead advanced research, analysis, and implementation of data governance for regulatory reporting. You will collaborate with report owners, data stakeholders, technology teams, and senior management to define requirements and drive governance outcomes.

The role emphasizes independence, development of governance artifacts, data lineage, metadata, and clear written summaries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with required experience in data governance.
• Advanced knowledge of data management concepts and governance practices.
• Experience with data lineage, metadata, data quality, and regulatory reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of regulatory reporting requirements and data needs for governance.
• Conduct independent research on data governance in Finance and industry standards.
• Provide senior management with actionable governance recommendations and options.
• Monitor adherence to data policies and coordinate follow-up on risks and gaps.

Skills

Data governance

Data management concepts

Querying

Visualization

Reporting

Automation tools

Strong communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience

Associate degree + 7 years experience

Tools

SQL / query languages

APIs

Big data / cloud environments

Job description

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking an experienced Finance data governance professional to lead advanced research, analysis, and implementation of data governance for regulatory reporting. You will collaborate with report owners, data stakeholders, technology teams, and senior management to define requirements and drive governance outcomes.

The role emphasizes independence, development of governance artifacts, data lineage, metadata, and clear written summaries.