M&T Bank · 6 days ago
Enterprise Risk Advisor (Hybrid - Buffalo, NY)
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $179K/yr
8+ years expM&T Bank is a financial institution that is seeking an Enterprise Risk Advisor to develop and deliver the Risk Appetite within their Enterprise Risk Management division. The role involves advising management on risk-related matters and leading efforts to enhance risk management practices across the organization.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Support the Risk Appetite function within the Enterprise Risk Management department
Establish and maintain the Bank’s Risk Appetite Framework, Risk Appetite Statement, Measures and Constraints
Work with the business and risk stakeholders to provide monthly and quarterly Risk Appetite reporting to senior management and the Board
Review and escalate Risk Appetite breaches and monitor remediation plans
Provide guidance and support in recalibrating and cascading Risk Appetite Measures and Constraints across the First Line and Second Line of Defense
Support the connectivity of Risk Appetite to the Bank’s Strategy, Capital Planning, Risk Identification, and other programs
Manage eGRC tool to effectively report on Risk Appetite
Collaborate with senior leaders across the Three Lines of Defense to ensure Risk Appetite standards are met and risks are adequately addressed
Produce complex and ad hoc reports, spreadsheets and project work related to various risk disciplines based on required frequency (e.g. daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly). Periodically analyze existing reporting to identify improvement opportunities
Collect and/or analyze of data necessary for presentations for/to senior management and governance committees. Prepare and present materials/presentations to business partners, senior and executive management. May assist with materials provided to various risk committees
Perform highly complex analysis and judgment-based work over a standard discipline or a range of disciplines to support business decisions. Review the work of others for accuracy
Assist in identification of program gaps and develop remediation plans to address those gaps in a timely manner. Escalate identified gaps to risk governance committees and executive management as necessary. Continuously enhance the Enterprise Risk Management program elements to improve effectiveness. Assist with the implementation of enhancements to processes
Lead continuous improvement of existing processes and develop new processes, as well as, the planning and implementation of new projects, programs, and plans to achieve short-term and long-term business objectives
Draft/Document or review departmental procedures and other documentation to demonstrate processes. In addition, develop value-added process improvements, resolve risk issues, and enhance reporting and/or information necessary to assess risk. Lead and/or support efforts to develop and improve training and materials utilized by the department and/or the Bank
Indirect participation in specific regulatory inquiries, examinations and ongoing periodic status updates. Serve as a departmental representative in discussions with Internal Audit
Participate in various risk committees and other meetings. Ensure the communication of relevant concerns or positions are taken to appropriate management
Act as lead for departmental system support, coordinating with internal business partners, vendors and technology to address issues for the department
Provide guidance and direction to others regarding various matters. Perform reviews of the work of others to ensure it was accurately prepared and appropriate for the intended audience
Meet training requirements assigned by the Bank, Division and Department through self-management of appropriate, applicable, cost-effective training opportunities. Proactively pursue knowledge of new bank initiatives (i.e. Agile project management methodology). Limited travel may be required for infrequent seminars and conferences
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management
Promote an environment that supports diversity 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in enterprise risk management function, specially Risk Appetite (Risk Appetite Framework, Risk Appetite Statement, Risk Appetite Metric development, setting Risk Appetite thresholds, working with the business & risk management to cascade Risk Appetite) OR possibly in another risk area such as Financial Risk (credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk) related to Risk Appetite that involves setting risk limits for that risk area
A combined minimum twelve years' higher education and/or work experience including 8 years of experience in enterprise risk management function, specially Risk Appetite (Risk Appetite Framework, Risk Appetite Statement, Risk Appetite Metric development, setting Risk Appetite thresholds, working with the business & risk management to cascade Risk Appetite) OR possibly in another risk area such as Financial Risk (credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk) related to Risk Appetite that involves setting risk limits for that risk area
Preferred
Master's degree or MBA
Effectively communicates with others throughout the Bank, including senior management, via phone, email or in person to obtain information necessary for the completion of reporting, project information and issue resolution
Proficient computer skills (including spreadsheet and word processing software), analytical skills, expert knowledge of applicable laws, written and verbal communications w/ all levels
Ability to design and implement process, control and system changes
Knowledge of risk analytics and reporting, including the development, implementation and use of all relevant decision technologies, such as eGRC systems
Interacts with external peers and members of professional organizations to remain aware of changing or emerging risks and proactively bring key information to team for inclusion/consideration in continuous monitoring and/or other oversight activities
Company
M&T Bank
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10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
René Jones
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Dan Saper
•Co-Founder/Co-Chairman of Welcome to M&T Bank Affinity Group, Western New York Chapter
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