Senior Operational Risk Advisor – Hybrid (NY/MA/DE/CT)

M&T Bank; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank in New York is seeking an Operational Risk professional to provide independent, risk-based challenge and second-line risk management in alignment with the ORM framework and regulatory expectations.

The role reports to an Operational Risk Senior Manager and collaborates with technology, product owners, and other risk functions to assess risk, monitor controls, and guide remediation. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with six years in risk, compliance, legal, audit, or related field.
• Proficient with Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint; strong analytical and communications skills.
• Working knowledge of operational risk regulations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver complex, ad hoc operational risk analyses and reports.
• Prepare and present risk opinions for senior management and risk forums.
• Perform gap, control, and root-cause assessments of risk remediation plans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Archer

FusionRM

Job description

M&T Bank in New York is seeking an Operational Risk professional to provide independent, risk-based challenge and second-line risk management in alignment with the ORM framework and regulatory expectations.

The role reports to an Operational Risk Senior Manager and collaborates with technology, product owners, and other risk functions to assess risk, monitor controls, and guide remediation. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.