The Senior Risk Analyst II – Finance Oversight is a strategic contributor within the second line of defense, supporting the Finance & Regulatory Reporting Oversight ("FRRO") team, responsible for oversight activities primarily related to capital management, planning and forecasting, capital interpretations, and capital calculations.
Position partners directly with first-line teams to assess adequacy of risk controls and compliance with regulatory standards.
Position is pivotal in driving continuous improvement in risk oversight effectiveness for FRRO.
Primary Responsibilities- Design and lead comprehensive reviews of risk governance and reporting across the FRRO domain.
- Conduct independent analysis of regulatory interpretations, model outputs, and capital/treasury assumptions.
- Represent the Second Line of Defense in stakeholder meetings.
- Propose and implement enhancements to second-line review plans, issue escalation protocols, and review standards.
- Contribute to team training and development initiatives.
- Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
- 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.
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
- High level of autonomy and accountability for oversight conclusions of FRRO subjects (capital planning forecasting, capital calculations, financial performance metrics).
- The Senior Risk Analyst II must be adept at working across all levels of the organization from junior staff to the senior/executive members of management primarily in Risk and Finance.
- This is a high-profile position where the incumbent must be comfortable working with minimal/moderate oversight under tight deadlines.
May lead or formally mentor junior staff; potential to serve as team lead on select engagements.
Education and Experience Required:- Bachelor’s degree in quantitative or analytical field such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics and a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience OR an equivalent combination of education and at least nine years of relevant professional experience.
- Advanced knowledge of financial principles and regulatory and compliance issues related to the banking industry.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced analytical abilities.
- Master’s degree, CPA, CFA preferred.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another quantitative or analytical field, plus at least five years of relevant professional experience
- Equivalent combination of education and at least nine years of relevant professional experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement
- Advanced knowledge of financial principles and banking-industry regulatory and compliance issues
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced analytical abilities
- Master's degree
- CPA certification
- CFA certification
M&T Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a strong pillar, including a 401(k) match and the possibility of an additional employer contribution, plus access to an employee stock purchase plan.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are framed as competitive, with a flexible PTO approach and paid volunteer time called out as a meaningful add-on to standard leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support appears comparatively robust, highlighted by mental-health therapy/coaching sessions and broader wellness programming alongside community-oriented perks.
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M&T Bank is a multi-state community-focused bank serving New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, the company provides banking, investment, insurance and mortgage financial services to more than 3.6 million consumer, business and government clients.
