Enterprise Digital Data Records Retention Specialist Lead

This role offers a hybrid work schedule; offering the flexibility to work remotely two days a week, while providing the opportunity for in-person collaboration.

This position is available in Buffalo, NY/Wilmington, DE/Bridgeport, CT

Join our team at a leading bank as a Digital Data Records Retention Specialist Lead. As a pivotal member of our team, this role will play a crucial part in developing, implementing, and maintaining our digital data records retention (DDRR) strategy. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and meticulous attention to detail to ensure we have a robust Enterprise Digital Data Record Management program that complies with legal and regulatory obligations. 

We are seeking candidates with a proven track record in Digital Data Record Management Lifecycle and strong leadership skills. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team. 

About the Team 

Our team is on a mission of unleashing the power of data to support decision making. Our team builds enduring data products, provides platforms to access & derive insights from data, enables confidence in decision making with appropriate data governance, delivers actionable insights through use of data science and activates value for the business by innovatively solving problems with data. We love translating data, insights, and anecdotes into action, we operate with a sense of urgency, have a startup mentality, build data analytic products at scale, and innovate solutions on behalf of our customers. We work hard but value the need for downtime to unplug and recharge. We embrace our differences and view them as a key driver of innovation. We are Data@M&T. 

FUNCTION:  

• Support and assist in building and executing Digital Data Record Retention strategy. 

• Support and assist in building corporate Digital Data Record Retention policy, standards, and operating model.  

• Assist in establishing a prioritization framework and help build an implementation roadmap. 

• Analyze legal requirements impacting data retention and work with relevant stakeholders to identify operational retention requirements. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to refine the bank's digital data records retention strategy in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. 

• Assess and classify various data types, determining appropriate retention periods based on legal obligations and business needs. 

• Assist with the development and implementation of robust procedures and protocols for data retention and disposal. 

• Maintain the official repository for all Retention Schedules and any supporting documentation. 

• Serve as a subject matter expert to consult internal stakeholders on data retention best practices and compliance requirements. 

• Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure adherence to the retention strategy, identify potential risks, and propose corrective actions. 

• Maintain Power BI dashboards and KPIs to track progress and compliance with the Digital Data Records Retention policy. 

• Develop training materials, conduct training sessions, and present to cross departmental teams and stakeholders. 

• Assist in responding to internal and external audit points as appropriate.  

• Stay current with evolving regulations and industry trends, updating the retention strategy accordingly to maintain compliance. 

• Understand and adhere to the company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the company’s risk appetite.  

• Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.  

• Complete other related duties as assigned.  

NATURE AND SCOPE: N/A 

MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  
Number of Staff: N/A 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:  

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 10 years higher education and/ or work experience, including a minimum of 7 years related experience.  

• Strong analytical abilities, with the capability to assess complex data landscapes, identify patterns, and derive insights to inform retention strategies. 

• Proficiency in data classification, retention policies, and data lifecycle. 

• Familiarity with data analysis tools, data querying, and data manipulation (Excel, SQL, etc.) 

• Effective communication skills to collaborate with diverse teams and articulate complex data retention concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 

• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to evolving regulatory landscapes.  

• Strong PowerPoint design and presentation skills. 

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 IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:  

• Proficiency in SQL for data querying and manipulation; familiarity with data preparation tools like Alteryx or similar.  

• Thorough understanding of banking data and products, including transaction records, customer information, financial reporting, etc. 

• Background in Ops, Finance or Tech with Project Management/Business Analysis skills. 

Company: 

At M&T Tech, we’re a team of makers, doers, and builders, working to create the most advanced technology solutions in banking. We’re not your stereotypical suit and tie bankers: We’re an innovative team of leading tech experts, pushing boundaries, and taking risks. We’re building an agile team of the most skilled and creative, workers to solve complex problems, architecting solutions, writing high-performance software, and charting our new path, all to make the lives of our customers, and the communities that we serve, better. Join us and be part of something new as we build tomorrow’s bank, today. 

M&T Bank is a Top 20 US bank holding company and one of the best performing and financial stable regional banks in the country. We offer our technology employees a wide range of performance-based career development opportunities. We have a strong commitment to our customers and the communities we serve, and we continue to grow with a focus on the future. So, when looking to advance your career, look to M&T. Grow with us. 

Hiring Immediately. 

We support our team members with generous benefits. 

• Competitive compensation 

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits 

• 401(k) match at 5% 

• Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements 

• Start with 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays 

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