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M&T Bank · 1 month ago

IT Audit - Lead Auditor

Buffalo, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $149K/yr

5+ years exp

M&T Bank is a financial institution seeking a Lead Auditor to oversee and execute audits across various domains. The role involves leading audits related to data management, governance, and finance technology, while also mentoring team members and ensuring adherence to professional auditing standards.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and execute audits of enterprise data management, data governance frameworks, data quality controls, and finance technology platforms (e.g., general ledger, sub-ledgers, reconciliation tools, reporting systems)

Assess data governance and data lifecycle controls, including data lineage, metadata management, master data management, and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., BCBS 239, GDPR, CCPA)

Evaluate finance technology controls, including system development lifecycle (SDLC), change management, access management, and automated controls within financial applications

Perform risk-based assessments of data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, ETL processes) and finance technology solutions (ERP, reporting tools, cloud-based financial systems)

Incorporate data analytics and automation techniques to identify anomalies, validate data integrity, and enhance audit coverage

Write clear, risk-focused audit findings that identify root causes and recommend actionable remediation steps

Partner with stakeholders in Finance, Technology, Data Governance, and Risk Management to understand processes and emerging risks while maintaining independence

Stay current on emerging risks in data governance, data privacy, cloud technology, and financial systems

Coach and mentor team members, reviewing workpapers and ensuring adherence to internal audit methodology and professional standards

Qualification

Internal audit methodologyData governance frameworksData analytics toolsFinancial technology platformsCISA certificationSQLPythonCloud environmentsRegulatory knowledgeAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementLeadership skillsCritical thinking skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience

Minimum of 1 year's leadership experience

Experience with internal audit methodology

Solid understanding of internal control concepts

Experience evaluating adequacy of the controls

Strong leadership skills

Experience coaching and developing others

Proven analytical skills

Proven critical thinking skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience presenting sensitive and complex findings to business management and influencing change

Proven ability to handle multiple projects at the same time

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics, or related technical field

MBA or Master's Degree in an appropriate field

Certifications: CISA, CIA, CPA, CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional), or equivalent

Technical Skills: Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other data analytics tools; experience with visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI

Domain Expertise: Strong understanding of data governance frameworks, data privacy regulations, and finance technology platforms (e.g., Oracle Financials, SAP, Workday)

Cloud Knowledge: Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related security controls

Regulatory Knowledge: Awareness of SOX, BCBS 239, GDPR, and other relevant regulations

Soft Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and ability to translate technical risks into business impact

Financial services industry experience

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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