Auditor - Commercial Credit/Credit Risk Management (Hybrid - see location options)

Work Location / Arrangement : This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work three days / week and will be based in Buffalo, NY, Wilmington, DE, or Bridgeport, CT.

Overview :

The Auditor participates in all phases of the audits across their assigned projects. The individual also assists in completion of annual risk assessments, continuous auditing and remediation plan validations as assigned, under the supervision of a Lead Auditor or Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

Participates in audits by executing assigned tasks in accordance with the Division’s methodology and professional standards.

Completes work within the established timeframes with guidance by a Lead Auditor or Manager.

• As part of audit execution, conducts effective walkthroughs, accurately identifies risks and controls within the process, designs and executes effective testing approach with guidance by a Lead Auditor or Manager.
• Conducts effective root cause analysis of identified findings with guidance by a Lead Auditor or Manager.
• Actively participates in meetings with business management and provides updates on their respective areas of testing.
• Participates in other assurance activities and advisory services (including continuous auditing, product delivery assessments, validation procedures, investigations and retrospective reviews) under the supervision of a Lead Auditor or Manager, utilizing modernized assurance methodologies, tools and approaches and in accordance with the Division’s methodology.
• Documents their work, including findings, in clear and concise fashion in accordance with the Division’s methodology.
• Embraces innovative change.
• Understand how to effectively incorporate data analytics
• Actively seeks out knowledge in the areas of assigned audit activities.
• Embraces the culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging.

Scope of Responsibilities

This individual is responsible for executing and documenting assigned assurance activities to support the delivery of audit reports that are in conformance with professional auditing standards.

They report to an Audit (Senior) Manager.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or other related technical field.

In lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 4 years higher education and / or work experience.

• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to challenge the status quo and defend your conclusions when challenged.

Education and Experience Preferred

• 1-2 years of audit experience, ideally in banking and / or public accounting, is highly preferred.
• Commercial Credit experience is ideal.
• Related professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, etc.
• MBA or Master’s degree in an appropriate field
• Financial Services experience preferred

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