Quality Assurance Analyst (QA) - Audit Professional Practices Group

This role will work hybrid 3 days in the office and 2 days remote out of any of the following locations : Buffalo NY, Wilmington DE, Bridgeport CT.

Overview :

The Professional Practices Analyst sits in the Quality Assurance (QA) space within Internal Audit. The Quality Assurance Analyst (QA) will provide detailed working knowledge and expertise in audit methodology and financial services regulatory requirements and expectations.

PPG is comprised of quality assurance, Audit Methodology, and learning and development. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of high-quality, consistent and risk-focused assurance work, improving processes to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness with which assurance work is executed.

This position will be to review workpapers; draft / review written communications regarding reviews; maintain business relationships across auditors;

and communicate review results and statuses. The Quality Assurance Analyst will possess audit subject matter expertise, remain current with business objectives, prioritize emerging risks, and partner and collaborate with other IA department team members.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Independently execute assigned tasks to optimize audit methodology; execute quality assurance reviews; and / or build learning solutions adhering to department and professional industry standards in support of Professional Practices strategy.
• Organize and complete work within established budget and timeframes under direction of a supervisor.
• Consider opportunities for the use of data analytics throughout all aspects of the Professional Practices program.
• Demonstrate support for the department's strategic objectives.
• Proactively communicate with manager, team, and / or stakeholders regarding the status of tasks / projects and potential blockers identified.
• Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Adhere to applicable compliance / operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
• 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.

Education and Experience Required :

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or other related technical field and 2 years of relevant work experience.

In lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 6 years higher education and / or work experience including 2 years of relevant work experience.

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

Education and Experience Preferred :

• Related certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS or similar)
• MBA or Master's degree in an appropriate field
• Financial Services Industry experience preferred

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M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $60,890.

34 - $101,483.90 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