Senior Risk Analyst - Finance Oversight

About this role

Overview 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.

Scope • 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.

Supervisory/Managerial 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.

Education and Experience Preferred: • Master’s degree, CPA, CFA preferred.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $103,000.00 - $171,600.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location Buffalo, New York, United States of America

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