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M&T Bank · 2 months ago

Program & Governance Manager - First Line Risk (Enterprise Platforms) - Hybrid

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$101K/yr - $168K/yr

7+ years exp

M&T Bank is focused on building enduring enterprise capabilities that drive scale, business growth, and value for employees and customers. The Program & Governance Manager will lead the development and management of the risk governance framework, ensuring effective risk identification and mitigation across business units.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead Program Development & Governance: Build and maintain first line risk programs, policies, and procedures. Partner with business units to ensure risks are identified, documented in Archer, and mitigated through effective controls

Drive Monitoring & Reporting: Develop and manage Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and KPIs. Monitor performance and trigger issue escalation and remediation planning when thresholds are breached

Issue & Exam Management: Facilitate monthly Issues Management Working Group meetings. Support remediation plan owners, track progress, escalate blockers, and ensure timely resolution

Collaborate Across Lines of Defense: Serve as a key liaison with Internal Audit, Compliance, Operational Risk, and Legal. Ensure alignment and transparency across first, second, and third lines of defense

Support Strategic Initiatives: Partner with teams like Privacy to build and launch new risk programs. Lead documentation efforts and ensure stability before transitioning ownership

Policy & Regulatory Oversight: Manage updates to policies in response to regulatory changes. Provide training and communications to ensure adoption and compliance

Leadership & Influence: Represent the team in executive-level discussions. Present risk stories and program updates with clarity and confidence

Qualification

Risk managementGovernance frameworksCompliance principlesArcher GRC platformAgile methodologiesContinuous improvement mindsetCommunicationCollaboration skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience

7+ years' relevant work experience

Preferred

MBA or advanced degree in a related field

Proven experience in risk management, governance, or compliance within financial services or other regulated industries

Strong understanding of first line risk frameworks, issue management processes, and operational risk/compliance principles

Experience with Archer or similar GRC platforms

Familiarity with Agile tools, frameworks, and delivery cycles

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

Comfortable working with all levels of management, including executive leadership

Self-motivated, highly organized, and adaptable in a dynamic, evolving environment

Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to respond to change, iterate quickly, and embrace feedback

Company

M&T Bank

Glassdoor3.6

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose.

Founded in 1856

Buffalo, New York, US

10001+ employees

http://www.mtb.com

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