Business Risk Team Lead

Location: Hybrid position in Buffalo, New York, United States, with other listed locations in Baltimore, Maryland; Wilmington, Delaware; New York, New York; and Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Salary: $89,600.00–$149,300.00 annual (USD).

Company

M&T Bank.

What you will do

• Implement first-line-of-defense risk management initiatives within the business unit and coordinate risk and control activities.
• Lead complex and highly visible risk management projects as a subject matter expert.
• Document key business processes, identify risks and controls, and execute or oversee risk-based control testing.
• Review testing results, identify issues, maintain and validate Archer compliance data, and communicate findings to management.
• Monitor key risk indicators, complete RCSAs and risk reporting, and support escalation of risk and loss events.
• Identify emerging risks, guide remediation plans, oversee policy adherence, and validate implemented remediation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or, in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years of higher education and/or work experience including at least 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to execute risk initiatives, document business processes, identify and assess risks and internal controls, and perform control testing.
• Ability to complete risk reporting and RCSAs, monitor KRIs, identify emerging risks, and support regulatory and audit requirements.
• Ability to develop and manage remediation plans and maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards.

Nice to have

• At least 2 years of experience in risk identification, risk mitigation, risk and control self-assessment, or related disciplines.
• Experience with Corporate Services risks, including third-party risk management and corporate real estate, or Community Markets risks, including CRA, foundation, and sustainability.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Pay is described as fair, competitive, and market-informed, with compensation determined by knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Responsibilities include promoting belonging and reflecting the M&T Bank brand.