M&T Bank · 2 hours ago
Internal Audit: IT Technology Infrastructure & Operations Consultant
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$108K/yr - $179K/yr
7+ years expM&T Bank is a financial institution seeking a senior level Internal Audit IT Technology Infrastructure & Operations Consultant. This role is responsible for overseeing and executing audits related to IT Engineering, Operations, Governance, Risk Management, and Architecture functions, ensuring compliance with professional auditing standards and regulatory expectations.
Financial Services
Hiring Manager
Alex Shupe
Responsibilities
Stay abreast of best practices, industry developments, and changing or emerging risks and consult with the audit teams to ensure their coverage as appropriate in assigned audits
Participate in the execution of audit procedures, particularly those which are highly visible and complex in nature, in a risk-focused manner while maintaining independence and adhering to department and professional industry standards
Analyze audit findings, particularly those that require complex judgment or sophisticated analytical thought, and propose creative and pragmatic solutions to the audit team for consideration in the final audit report
Drive audit teams in the planning and execution of validation procedures for Internal Audit and Regulatory issues that require subject matter expertise
Organize and complete work within established budgets and time frames with minimal direction from audit management
Incorporate the use of data analytics throughout all phases of the audit process
Inform and clearly demonstrate support for the department’s strategic objectives
Possess strong management and interpersonal skills, make sound decisions independently, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking
Proactively communicate with senior management members of the audit team and line of business senior and executive regarding the status of audits and potential issues identified
Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and audit team members
Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural commitment
Coach, mentor, and oversee the work of junior audit team members, tailoring the approach based upon their skills and experience. Actively participate in overall staff development for assigned audit portfolio / team
Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies
Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators, as applicable
Complete other related duties as assigned
This role operates independently within a matrix reporting environment and is responsible for the timely delivery of high quality, value-added audit reports for a variety of business activities (complex in nature), which meet the requirements of the Audit Committee and regulatory expectations. Ensures ongoing conformance with professional auditing standards
This position directly communicates with Senior, Middle and Line Management and External Auditors. Builds strong partnerships with business stakeholders and other audit team members
This role also requires periodic interaction with external regulatory agencies
May provide coaching opportunities for certain audit professionals but is not responsible for performance management, compensation planning, or other similar duties
Qualification
Required
Must have senior level or above Internal Audit IT Experience
Provides senior level expertise for audits over the Bank's Information Technology (IT) Engineering, Operations, Governance, Risk Management and Architecture functions
Responsible for overseeing, leading and executing annual risk assessments, audit examinations, continuous auditing & monitoring, and remediation plan validations
Communicate audit progress and findings to Bank management and oversee Lead Auditors and Auditors (as applicable) on assigned audit activities
Stay abreast of best practices, industry developments, and changing or emerging risks and consult with the audit teams to ensure their coverage as appropriate in assigned audits
Participate in the execution of audit procedures, particularly those which are highly visible and complex in nature, in a risk-focused manner while maintaining independence and adhering to department and professional industry standards
Analyze audit findings, particularly those that require complex judgment or sophisticated analytical thought, and propose creative and pragmatic solutions to the audit team for consideration in the final audit report
Drive audit teams in the planning and execution of validation procedures for Internal Audit and Regulatory issues that require subject matter expertise
Organize and complete work within established budgets and time frames with minimal direction from audit management
Incorporate the use of data analytics throughout all phases of the audit process
Inform and clearly demonstrate support for the department's strategic objectives
Possess strong management and interpersonal skills, make sound decisions independently, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking
Proactively communicate with senior management members of the audit team and line of business senior and executive regarding the status of audits and potential issues identified
Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and audit team members
Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural commitment
Coach, mentor, and oversee the work of junior audit team members, tailoring the approach based upon their skills and experience
Actively participate in overall staff development for assigned audit portfolio / team
Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies
Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators, as applicable
Complete other related duties as assigned
This role operates independently within a matrix reporting environment and is responsible for the timely delivery of high quality, value-added audit reports for a variety of business activities (complex in nature), which meet the requirements of the Audit Committee and regulatory expectations
Ensures ongoing conformance with professional auditing standards
This position directly communicates with Senior, Middle and Line Management and External Auditors
Builds strong partnerships with business stakeholders and other audit team members
This role also requires periodic interaction with external regulatory agencies
May provide coaching opportunities for certain audit professionals but is not responsible for performance management, compensation planning, or other similar duties
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or other related technical field and 7 years of relevant experience, inclusive of 2 years of work leadership experience
In lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 11 years higher education and/or work experience including 7 years of relevant work experience and 2 years of work leadership experience
Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural commitment
Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and critical thinking
Specific subject matter expertise regarding internal audit disciplines or in one or more of the following Lines of Businesses (LOBs) such as Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Mortgage, Consumer Banking, Wealth Advisory, Institutional Client Services, or support functions such as Treasury, Finance, Compliance, Technology, Operations, Risk Management, or Credit Administration
Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views
This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style
Preferred
MBA or Master's degree in an appropriate field preferred
Related professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA, CISSP, cloud certification, or similar)
Financial Services Industry experience preferred
Extensive experience in infrastructure auditing (preferably in the banking/financial services sector)
In-depth knowledge and experience in auditing server operating systems, server virtualization systems, database management platforms, middleware technologies, storage infrastructure, network infrastructure, firewalls, VPN, and other types of security appliances, data backup solutions, email management systems, mainframe systems and related security products, file transmissions and job scheduling systems
Working knowledge of cloud computing risks and related controls frameworks
Working knowledge of modern delivery practices and supporting tech (agile, DevOps tools, etc.)
Working knowledge of API Management and associated security risks
In-depth knowledge of ITIL Standards and core IT services such as change, problem, incident, and asset management
Strong understanding of regulatory requirements as they relate to technology in the financial services industry
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