Senior Risk Analyst - Finance Oversight

**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