Senior Risk & Controls Lead, First Line Defense

M&T Bank; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank is seeking an experienced risk management leader to oversee the first line of defense for the Buffalo-based business unit. You will identify, assess, and report risks across key processes, drive testing programs, and ensure remediation and policy updates align with the Enterprise Risk Framework.

You will manage the risk and control team, report to senior risk committees, and mentor staff while promoting regulatory compliance and company standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years' relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 11 years' higher education and/or work experience.
• The pay range for this position is $107,500.00 - $179,100.00 Annual (USD).

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of the business unit's first line of defense risk management function including ensuring the documentation of key processes and internal controls.
• Ensure the complete and proper identification and assessment of risks in the business unit's key processes in accordance with the Enterprise Risk Framework, internal guidance, and risk management professional standards.
• Drive the development, execution and reporting of the business unit's risk-based testing program. Ensure control testing is performed in accordance with M&T's First Line of Defense Guidance and professional standards.
• Oversee reporting to Business Unit Management, Scenario Management and internal risk committees; provide direct assistance to the First Line Risk Officer.
• Monitor business unit performance with respect to established key risk indicators (KRIs) and prepare comprehensive KRI reporting.
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSAs) and other risk management reporting and review emerging risks.
• Identify emerging risks and oversee reporting to management and committees.
• Ensure effective management and reporting of issues, including remediation plans and escalation.
• Develop, implement and oversee maintenance of policies for the business unit.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff and liaise with Internal Audit and Compliance portfolios.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Policy development

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

11 years combined education/experience (no degree)

Job description

M&T Bank is seeking an experienced risk management leader to oversee the first line of defense for the Buffalo-based business unit. You will identify, assess, and report risks across key processes, drive testing programs, and ensure remediation and policy updates align with the Enterprise Risk Framework.

You will manage the risk and control team, report to senior risk committees, and mentor staff while promoting regulatory compliance and company standards in a dynamic environment.