Senior Risk Advisor, Enterprise Operations (Onsite)

M&T Bank; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Risk Manager for Enterprise Operations. This onsite role is four days a week in the office with one day remote, and centers on advising on operational, regulatory, and emerging risks across ISWM Shared Services and Commercial Lending Operations.

The role leads risk initiatives, develops governance, reports, and KRIs, and partners with business leaders, Front Office Risk Officers, Compliance, Audit, and other risk functions to embed risk-informed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of nine years of experience in Risk Management, Operations, Audit, Compliance, or a related discipline.
• Experience providing risk advisory support to business leaders and cross-functional teams in a highly regulated environment.
• Experience leading complex initiatives and influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, governance practices, regulatory expectations, and internal controls.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage audiences at all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships, drive consensus, and achieve results in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary risk advisor to assigned Enterprise Operations business lines, providing strategic guidance on operational, compliance, regulatory, and emerging risks.
• Build trusted partnerships with Operations leadership, frontline Risk Officers, and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen risk awareness and decision-making.
• Promote a culture of proactive risk advisement, embedding risk considerations into business processes, initiatives, and strategic planning activities.
• Lead risk assessments and evaluate controls to identify opportunities to mitigate risk, enhance governance, and improve operational effectiveness.
• Drive multiple risk initiatives and remediation efforts, ensuring timely execution and sustainable outcomes.
• Develop and maintain meaningful risk reporting, metrics, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) that provide actionable insights to senior management.
• Partner with business and risk teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, policies, and enterprise risk management standards.
• Prepare and present risk-related reporting and recommendations to senior leadership and governance committees.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency across risk management activities.
• Support audit, regulatory, and issue management activities, ensuring timely resolution of findings and adherence to internal control standards.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to risk professionals and project teams as applicable.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.

Education

Bachelor's degree

9+ years experience in Risk Management

Risk advisory experience

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Risk Manager for Enterprise Operations. This onsite role is four days a week in the office with one day remote, and centers on advising on operational, regulatory, and emerging risks across ISWM Shared Services and Commercial Lending Operations.

The role leads risk initiatives, develops governance, reports, and KRIs, and partners with business leaders, Front Office Risk Officers, Compliance, Audit, and other risk functions to embed risk-informed