Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated compliance manager to oversee supervisory exam management and provide guidance on regulatory matters. This role involves frequent interaction with regulatory agencies and senior management, ensuring all communications meet compliance standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a solid background in financial principles and regulatory compliance. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to effective risk management and compliance initiatives, making a significant impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of banking industry compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regulatory correspondence and manage examination processes.
• Research and report on emerging regulatory issues.

Skills

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MBA or CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Archer GRC

Job description

Overview:

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Coordinate correspondence with regulatory agencies and manage examination processes and responses.
• Ensure all communications and submissions meet regulatory requirements.
• Maintain consistency in regulatory correspondence and reporting across departments.
• Provide guidance on applying bank regulatory rules to current and future business models and transactions.
• Communicate regulatory requirements effectively across the organization.
• Research and report on emerging regulatory issues, analyzing relevant provisions.
• Conduct research and analysis on regulatory reporting and present findings clearly.
• Assist in developing regulatory presentations and critique materials as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned and ensure compliance with risk controls and audit standards.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience in accounting, audit, or corporate reporting.
• Minimum of 7 years relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of financial principles and banking industry compliance issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Effective communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives independently and apply critical thinking.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees such as MBA, CPA, or JD.
• Experience in financial reporting, audit, legal, or related fields.
• Knowledge of M&T Bank's structure, products, and services.
• Direct regulatory compliance experience.
• Project management and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with Archer GRC platform.
• Leadership skills.

Salary range: $97,869.52 - $163,115.87 annually. Location: Buffalo, NY, USA.