M&T Bank

Financial Services

SeniorITAuditManager

$129–215k Buffalo, New York, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior IT Audit Manager at M&T Bank. Skills: IT Audit, Technology Risk Management, Cloud Technology, Financial Services Technology, Leadership, Audit Methodology, Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Management, Regulatory Compliance. Full ownership of the Audit Division’s assurance product specific to domains within the Technology Division of the Bank. Leading a diverse team of IT Audit staff”

What You'll Achieve.

High quality, timely and value-added audit services; Meet the requirements of the Audit Committee and regulatory expectations; Ongoing conformance with professional auditing standards; Deliver on time, high quality audit reports

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Creative problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years' relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 13 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 9 years' relevant work experience, Minimum of 3 years' managerial, supervisory, and/or leadership experience, Proficient understanding of technology operations and related risks and controls within legacy data centers, co-location environments, and public cloud platforms, In-depth knowledge of traditional and modern technology architecture and tooling, Willingness and aptitude to remain current on emerging technology shifts specific to financial services, Experience developing and coaching others

Nice to Have

MBA or Master's degree in an appropriate field, Financial services industry experience

What You'll Do.

Full ownership of the Audit Division’s assurance product specific to domains within the Technology Division of the Bank

Leading a diverse team of IT Audit staff

Guiding the risk-based prioritization of continuous monitoring and assurance work over technology infrastructure and operations

enterprise software engineering and platform services

technology service delivery

technology governance

enterprise architecture

and technology risk management

Supporting the department’s risk assessment process and development of the annual audit plan

Independently managing all phases of the audit process

including continuous auditing and validation procedures

Consulting with business stakeholders regarding risk and control matters

Proposing solutions to audit findings

Offering recommendations for control enhancements

Representing Audit on working groups within the business

Managing multiple tasks concurrently

Leading audit teams in incorporating the use of data analytics

Communicating with Senior Directors - Audit and line of business senior and executive management regarding the status of audits and potential issues identified

and overseeing the work of less experienced audit team members

Actively participating in overall staff development for the department

Working closely with the Senior Director - Audit concerning staffing

performance appraisals

salary recommendations

performance management and terminations for direct reports

maintaining and enhancing internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis

Identifying risk-related issues needing escalation to management

Maintaining M&T internal control standards

Completing other related duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Leading a diverse team of IT Audit staff; Assisting in the development and support of the department’s strategic vision; Ongoing stakeholder engagement; Ongoing communication with seasoned IT leaders within the Technology Division; Consult with business stakeholders regarding risk and control matters; Representing Audit on working groups within the business; Build partnerships with and influence business stakeholders and audit team members; Coaching, mentoring, and overseeing the work of less experienced audit team members; Actively participate in overall staff development for the department; Building partnerships with business stakeholders and other audit team members

Communication Scope

Ongoing communication with seasoned IT leaders within the Technology Division; Proactively communicate with Senior Directors - Audit and line of business senior and executive management regarding the status of audits and potential issues identified; Articulate and effective communicator, both verbally and in writing

Process & Methodology

Project management skills

Full Job Description

# **Overview:** This role is responsible for full ownership of the Audit Division’s assurance product specific to domains within the Technology Division of the Bank.This includes leading a diverse team of IT Audit staff and guiding the risk-based prioritization of continuous monitoring and assurance work over the areas of technology infrastructure and operations, enterprise software engineering and platform services, technology service delivery, technology governance, enterprise architecture, and technology risk management.Proficient understanding of technology operations and related risks and controls within legacy data centers, co-location environments, and public cloud platforms is required as the organization continues its migration of operations to the cloud. This role requires an in-depth knowledge of traditional and modern technology architecture and tooling and both a willingness and aptitude to remain current on emerging technology shifts specific to financial services. As a member of the Audit Senior Management Team this leadership role assists in the development and support of the department’s strategic vision including supporting continued enhancements to audit methodology, ongoing stakeholder engagement, talent management, and overall promotion of the Audit Department within the organization. The role requires ongoing communication with seasoned IT leaders within the Technology Division having professional background and experience across various financial services organizations. ## **Primary Responsibilities:** Support the department’s risk assessment process and development of the annual audit plan to determine audit coverage for designated lines of business. Independently manage all phases of the process, including continuous auditing and validation procedures, with minimal oversight from the Senior Director - Audit and in a risk focused manner for designated lines of business, ensuring independence and adherence to department and professional indust

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