IT Lead Auditor - Technology Infrastructure & Operations

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Buffalo, NY
In-Office
85K-142K Annually
Fintech
The Role
THIS ROLE WILL NEED TO BE HYBRID 3 DAYS/WEEK OUT OF: BUFFALO NY, BRIDGEPORT CT, or WILMINGTON DEOverview:
  • Leads and executes audits over the Bank’s Information Technology (IT) Engineering, Operations, Governance, Risk Management and Architecture functions. Responsible for overseeing and executing annual risk assessments, audit examinations, continuous auditing & monitoring, and remediation plan validations.  Communicate audit progress and findings to Bank management and oversee Auditors (as applicable) on assigned audit activities.  
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead and participate in audits from planning to reporting and produce quality deliverables in accordance with the Division’s methodology and professional standards while ensuring timely completion.
  • Plan and execute other assurance activities (including continuous monitoring & auditing, product delivery assessments, validation procedures, investigations, and retrospective reviews) utilizing modernized assurance methodologies, tools, and approaches and in accordance with the Division’s methodology.
  • Write audit findings that clearly identify risk and root cause.  Communicate findings to Bank management in a timely fashion.
  • Partner with stakeholders, business management and Risk Management establishing strong working relationships while maintaining independence.
  • Embrace innovative change and help the team adapt to change.
  • Effectively incorporate data analytics and other automation techniques into all phases of audits and other activities.
  • Maintain knowledge in the assigned subject matter discipline.
  • Coach, develop and oversee work of Auditors and new hires, including executing review and supervision.
  • Embrace and exemplify the culture of engagement and belonging.
  • Contribute to the achievement of Division priorities.
  • 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.
Scope of Responsibilities:
  • This position leads and executes assurance activities, maintains relationships, and communicates with Bank management, and oversees Auditors.  The position ensures activities are in conformance with professional auditing standards.  The jobholder reports to an Audit (Senior) Manager.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:Education and Experience Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience
  • Minimum of 1 year’s leadership experience
  • Experience with internal audit methodology
  • Solid understanding of internal control concepts
  • Experience evaluating adequacy of the controls
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Experience coaching and developing others
  • Proven analytical skills
  • Proven critical thinking skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience presenting sensitive and complex findings to business management and influencing change
  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
  • Experience in challenging the status quo and defending conclusions when challenged
Education and Experience Preferred:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics, or related technical field
  • MBA or Master’s Degree in an appropriate field
  • Related professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA, CISSP, cloud certification, or similar)
  • Financial services industry experience
  • Strong experience in infrastructure auditing (preferably in the banking/financial services sector)
  • Working knowledge and experience in auditing server operating systems, server virtualization systems, database management platforms, middleware technologies, storage infrastructure, network infrastructure, firewalls, VPN, and other types of security appliances, data backup solutions, email management systems, mainframe systems and related security products, file transmissions and job scheduling systems. 
  • Working knowledge of cloud computing risks and related controls frameworks
  • Working knowledge of modern delivery practices and supporting tech (agile, DevOps tools, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of API Management and associated security risks
  • Working knowledge of ITIL Standards and core IT services such as change, problem, incident, and asset management
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements as they relate to technology in the financial services industry

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $85,104.04 - $141,840.07 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of America

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