Audit Consultant

_**THIS ROLE WILL BE HYBRID (4 DAYS/WEEK) ONSITE AND 1 DAY REMOTE BASED OUT OF: BUFFALO NY, WILMINGTON DE, or BRIDGEPORT CT. MUST BE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OR WILLING TO RELOCATE.**_ ============================================================================================================================================================================================ **Overview:** * This role provides senior level expertise in audit engagements that span multiple portfolios which require in-depth business and risk knowledge to properly assess associated risk and controls. **Primary Responsibilities:** Successful Audit Plan Completion * Stay abreast of best practices, industry developments, and changing or emerging risks and consult with the audit teams to ensure their coverage as appropriate in assigned audits. * Participate in the execution of audit procedures, particularly those which are highly visible and complex in nature, in a risk-focused manner while maintaining independence and adhering to department and professional industry standards.  * Analyze audit findings, particularly those that require complex judgment or sophisticated analytical thought, and propose creative and pragmatic solutions to the audit team for consideration in the final audit report. * Drive audit teams in the planning and execution of validation procedures for Internal Audit and Regulatory issues that require subject matter expertise. * Organize and complete work within established budgets and time frames with minimal direction from audit management. * Incorporate the use of data analytics throughout all phases of the audit process. * Inform and clearly demonstrate support for the department’s strategic objectives. Leadership, Decision Making, and Communication * Possess strong management and interpersonal skills, make sound decisions independently, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking. * Proactively communicate with senior management members of the audit team and line of business senior and executive regarding the status of audits and potential issues identified. * Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and audit team members. * Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural commitment..  Developing Others * Coach and mentor junior audit team members through knowledge sharing, tailoring the approach based upon their skills and experience. Other Responsibilities * Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies. * 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 role operates independently within a matrix reporting environment and is responsible for the timely delivery of high quality, value-added audit reports for a variety of business activities (complex in nature), which meet the requirements of the Audit Committee and regulatory expectations.  Ensures ongoing conformance with professional auditing standards. * This position directly communicates with Senior, Middle and Line Management and External Auditors.  Builds strong partnerships with business stakeholders and other audit team members.  * This role also requires periodic interaction with external regulatory agencies. **Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:** * May provide coaching opportunities for certain audit professionals but is not responsible for performance management, compensation planning, or other similar duties. **Education and Experience Required:** * Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or other related technical field and 7 years of relevant experience, inclusive of 2 years of work leadership experience. In lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 11 years higher education and/or work experience including 7 years of relevant work experience and 2 years of work leadership experience. * Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural commitment.. * Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and critical thinking. * Specific subject matter expertise regarding internal audit disciplines. * Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views. * This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style. **Education and Experience Preferred:** * MBA or Master’s degree in an appropriate field preferred. * Related certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA or similar). * Financial Services Industry experience preferred. M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $107,500.00 - $179,100.00 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