IT Audit Consultant - Enterprise Data & Finance Technology

Audit Consultant

This role will be hybrid three days a week out of Buffalo, NY, Wilmington, DE, or Bridgeport, CT. Must be within location or willing to relocate.

Overview :

The Audit Consultant provides senior-level expertise in executing complex audits across the Enterprise Data and Finance Technology domains. This role requires deep knowledge of data governance, data quality, financial systems, and technology risk to assess associated risks and controls effectively. The consultant will partner with audit teams to ensure comprehensive coverage of emerging risks, regulatory requirements, and technology trends.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Stay current on industry best practices in data governance, data privacy, cloud technology, and finance systems, and advise audit teams on emerging risks.
• Participate in and guide execution of complex audit procedures for enterprise data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, ETL processes) and finance technology systems (ERP, general ledger, sub-ledgers, reconciliation tools).
• Assess data governance and lifecycle controls, including data lineage, metadata management, master data management, and compliance with regulations (e.g., BCBS 239, SOX, GDPR).
• Evaluate IT general controls and application controls for finance technology platforms, including SDLC, change management, access management, and automated controls.
• Analyze audit findings requiring advanced judgment and propose pragmatic, risk-based solutions.
• Lead validation procedures for Internal Audit and Regulatory issues requiring subject matter expertise in data and finance technology.
• Incorporate data analytics and automation techniques throughout audit phases to enhance coverage and identify anomalies.
• Ensure timely completion of work within established budgets and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Leadership, Decision Making, and Communication :

Developing Others :

Other Responsibilities :

Scope of Responsibilities :

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.

Supervisory / Managerial Responsibilities :

May provide coaching opportunities for certain audit professionals but is not responsible for performance management, compensation planning, or other similar duties.

Education and Experience Required :

Education and Experience Preferred :

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $100,611.94 - $167,686.57 Annual (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location : Buffalo, New York, United States of America

M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.