Senior Internal Audit Lead - Hybrid Data-Driven Risk

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

Job summary

M&T Bank is seeking an experienced Audit professional to lead and execute audits across assigned domains from planning to reporting. The role requires delivering high-quality deliverables in line with professional standards and communicating findings to bank management.

The position emphasizes leadership, data analytics, and continuous improvement, with a hybrid work arrangement (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) from Buffalo, NY and other listed locations, and a focus on risk assessment and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years of relevant work experience.
• Proven leadership and coaching abilities.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Experience with internal audit methodology and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in audits from planning to reporting and produce quality deliverables.
• Plan and execute assurance activities utilizing modernized methodologies and tools.
• Write audit findings with clear risk and root-cause analysis and communicate them to management.
• Partner with stakeholders to maintain independence and effective relationships.
• Incorporate data analytics and automation into audit activities.
• Coach, develop and supervise Auditors and new hires.

Skills

Auditing

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Education

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

MBA or Master’s Degree

CIA, CPA, CISA, CAMS or cloud certification

Financial services industry experience

Job description

M&T Bank is seeking an experienced Audit professional to lead and execute audits across assigned domains from planning to reporting. The role requires delivering high-quality deliverables in line with professional standards and communicating findings to bank management.

The position emphasizes leadership, data analytics, and continuous improvement, with a hybrid work arrangement (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) from Buffalo, NY and other listed locations, and a focus on risk assessment and