Audit Consultant (Reg. Compliance, Money Movement, Enterprise Platforms)

Location: Hybrid — 4 days per week onsite and 1 day remote, based in Buffalo, NY; Wilmington, DE; or Bridgeport, CT. Must live within a commutable distance or be willing to relocate.

Salary: $107,500–$179,100 annual USD.

Company

M&T Bank is a banking organization providing financial services and operating within a regulated environment.

What you will do

• Execute complex, risk-focused audit procedures across multiple business portfolios.
• Assess risks and controls, incorporating data analytics throughout the audit process.
• Analyze complex findings and develop pragmatic recommendations for final audit reports.
• Lead planning and validation procedures for internal audit and regulatory issues.
• Communicate audit status and potential issues to senior management, business stakeholders, external auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Coach and mentor junior audit professionals while working independently in a matrix environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, technology, cybersecurity, mathematics, statistics, or a related technical field, plus 7 years of relevant experience including 2 years of work leadership experience; equivalent education and experience may be accepted.
• Strong subject matter expertise in internal audit disciplines and applicable compliance and operational risk controls.
• Strong project management, judgment, critical-thinking, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to sustain independent views and communicate issues proactively.
• Ability to work onsite four days per week in Buffalo, Wilmington, or Bridgeport, or relocate to a commutable distance.

Nice to have

• MBA or master’s degree in an appropriate field.
• CPA, CIA, CISA, or a similar certification.
• Financial services industry experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a regulated banking environment with interaction across business, audit, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Support department strategic objectives and internal control standards.
• Contribute to an environment focused on belonging and the M&T Bank brand.
• Receive market-informed compensation based on knowledge, skills, and experience.