Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

M&T Bank; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager to oversee supervisory exam management and provide strategic guidance to senior management. This role involves engaging with regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and managing projects related to bank risk and regulatory developments. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a proven track record in regulatory compliance. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to shaping the future of banking regulations and compliance strategies.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in regulatory compliance or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of financial principles and banking regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regulatory correspondence and examination management.
• Research and report on emerging regulatory issues.
• Provide consultation on applying regulatory rules to business models.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA

CPA or JD

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Archer GRC platform

Job description

Overview:

This position is responsible for supervisory exam management, continuous monitoring, and providing consultation and guidance to (1) senior management and (2) Regulatory Affairs management regarding broad statutory and regulatory matters (current and emerging regulatory risks, trends, and themes). The role involves frequent interaction with regulatory agency personnel and management across all three lines of defense, including M & T Legal. The position also manages ad hoc projects related to bank risk management and regulatory developments, such as conducting research, preparing talking points, and managing compliance projects for annual regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate correspondence with regulatory agencies, examination management, and responses to regulatory requests.
• Ensure communications and submissions meet applicable requirements.
• Maintain consistency of regulatory-related correspondence and reporting across functional areas.
• Provide consultation and guidance on applying bank regulatory rules to current and future business models, transactions, and events, working with senior management and control staff.
• Communicate regulatory requirements effectively to cross-functional partners (e.g., line-of-business, Finance, Credit).
• Research, track, and report on emerging regulatory issues, analyzing their relevance to regulatory provisions.
• Conduct research and analysis on regulatory reporting and other regulatory matters, presenting findings clearly and concisely.
• Participate in developing tailored regulatory presentations.
• Review and critique presentation materials and talking points related to bank regulatory matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Adhere to compliance and operational risk controls per company and regulatory standards.
• Maintain internal control standards, including timely implementation of audit points and addressing issues raised by external regulators.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, or four (4) years of relevant accounting, audit, or corporate reporting experience in lieu of degree.

MBA and/or additional advanced degree preferred.

Minimum seven (7) years of relevant work experience.

Knowledge of financial principles and regulatory and compliance issues in banking.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, capable of conveying complex concepts clearly.

Strong analytical skills and ability to recognize interrelationships.

Ability to manage multiple initiatives independently with flexibility and productivity.

Critical thinking skills.

Preferred Education and Experience:

MBA, CPA, or JD.

Experience in financial reporting, audit, legal, or related fields.

Knowledge of M&T Bank’s business structure, products, and services.

Direct regulatory compliance experience.

Project management and advanced presentation skills.

Working knowledge of Archer GRC platform.

Leadership qualities.

Compensation and Location:

Salary range: $97,869.52 - $163,115.87 annually (USD).

Location: Buffalo, New York, United States of America.