M&T Bank
FinOpsAnalyst
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“FinOps Analyst at M&T Bank. Skills: financial accountability, cost transparency, operational efficiency, FinOps lifecycle. preparing well documented functional specifications for assigned projects. test plans, test cases and execution of test cases”
What You'll Achieve.
driving financial accountability, cost transparency, and operational efficiency across the Bank’s technology ecosystem; ensuring that cloud and technology investments are aligned with organizational goals and optimized throughout their lifecycle; ensuring functional design of assigned projects is accurate; ensuring a thorough understanding of specifications for assigned applications; ensure technology applications support internal/external customer needs and products/services as provided by lines of business; ensure understanding of project requirements; ensure project stays within scope and meets regulatory requirements, while ensuring adherence to business requirements and Corporate Technology standards; Ensure the Bank process and documentation is followed to ensure adherence to Corporate Technology standards and regulatory requirements; ensure application is working to support products/services required by line of business; ensure expected performance; completing a debrief including actual to plan for timeline and financials; 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
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills; Excellent problem solving skills to assist in issue resolution; lateral thinking skills
four days onsite at our Seneca One Buffalo, NY location, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6 years combined higher education and/or operational/business analytics experience, Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent software packages
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree, Subject matter expert in FinOps lifecycle: Inform, Optimize, and Operate, Advanced understanding of IT financial management strategies such as Showback vs Chargeback, Advanced knowledge of cost allocation models for shared services, Excellent understanding of the Bank’s application framework, Ability to work with application owners and educate on how to implement cost savings, Familiarity with application development software and cloud modernization platforms
What You'll Do.
preparing well documented functional specifications for assigned projects
test cases and execution of test cases
research analysis of complex data ensuring functional design of assigned projects is accurate
Serve as mentor to less experienced staff by assisting in application training
research analysis and project methodology consultation
Serve as functional lead on complex projects for assigned applications
Schedule and facilitate project team meetings
document and distribute meeting minutes as applicable
Meet with business client to discuss requested application changes related to an enterprise-wide or business initiative
compliance/regulatory requirement
required system change due to contractual agreement or system maintenance (business as usual [BAU]) ensuring a thorough understanding of specifications for assigned applications
Participate in design discussions and document/deliver required functional specifications
Participate in meetings with lines of business to identify their requirements in how an application looks and feels to the end user and provide feedback to clients regarding business requirements to ensure technology applications support internal/external customer needs and products/services as provided by lines of business
Review business requirements with technology team to ensure understanding of project requirements
Coordinate and provide estimates for large projects and complete estimates for assigned component on assigned projects
inclusive of timelines and project phases
Serve as subject matter expert to consult and advise on how applications may be impacted by enterprise-wide initiatives
like an acquisition or major change in products/services provided to customers
Work with vendor and technical team to gain a thorough understanding of project functionality and provide insight on implementation
May serve as Test Coordinator for large project initiatives involving multiple applications
Participate in and document data mapping for integration of systems
and acquisition-related projects to understand how applications may need to change or be impacted by enterprise-wide initiatives
like regulatory requirements
other system enhancements or business initiatives
Work with other testing teams
to prepare test plans and scripts based on functional specifications
and manage and/or execute test cases verifying that changes and enhancements work and perform as required
Serve as functional lead with other project team members on other systems that impact the project
Monitor functional specifications and change requests to ensure project stays within scope and meets regulatory requirements
while ensuring adherence to business requirements and Corporate Technology standards
Ensure the Bank process and documentation is followed to ensure adherence to Corporate Technology standards and regulatory requirements
Ensure change requests are consistently documented
reviewed and resolved to ensure application is working to support products/services required by line of business
Ensure efficient and timely resolution of issues arising from testing or implementation to ensure expected performance
incidences and questions are documented
reported and resolved as required
Coordinate and manage post implementation by getting feedback
resolving any issues and completing a debrief including actual to plan for timeline and financials
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 belonging 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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Serve as strategic partner to application owners, engineering teams, and Technology leaders; Serve as mentor to less experienced staff; Serve as functional lead on complex projects for assigned applications; Schedule and facilitate project team meetings; Meet with business client to discuss requested application changes; Participate in design discussions; Participate in meetings with lines of business; Review business requirements with technology team; Work with vendor and technical team; Work with other testing teams; Serve as functional lead with other project team members on other systems that impact the project
Communication Scope
verbal and written communication skills
Process & Methodology
Coordinate and provide estimates for large projects, complete estimates for assigned component on assigned projects, inclusive of timelines and project phases, May serve as Test Coordinator for large project initiatives, Coordinate and manage post implementation
Full Job Description
This role is **four** days onsite at our Seneca One Buffalo, NY location, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week # **Overview:** The FinOps Analyst plays a critical role in driving financial accountability, cost transparency, and operational efficiency across the Bank’s technology ecosystem. This position serves as a strategic partner to application owners, engineering teams, and Technology leaders, ensuring that cloud and technology investments are aligned with organizational goals and optimized throughout their lifecycle. ## Primary Responsibilities: * Responsible for preparing well documented functional specifications for assigned projects, test plans, test cases and execution of test cases. Responsible for research analysis of complex data ensuring functional design of assigned projects is accurate. Serve as mentor to less experienced staff by assisting in application training, research analysis and project methodology consultation. * Serve as functional lead on complex projects for assigned applications. Schedule and facilitate project team meetings, document and distribute meeting minutes as applicable. * Meet with business client to discuss requested application changes related to an enterprise-wide or business initiative, compliance/regulatory requirement, required system change due to contractual agreement or system maintenance (business as usual [BAU]) ensuring a thorough understanding of specifications for assigned applications. Participate in design discussions and document/deliver required functional specifications. * Participate in meetings with lines of business to identify their requirements in how an application looks and feels to the end user and provide feedback to clients regarding business requirements to ensure technology applications support internal/external customer needs and products/services as provided by lines of business. Review business requirements with technology team to ensure understanding of project requirements.
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