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Audit Consultant – Finance

Audit Consultant – Finance

M&T BankBridgeport, CT
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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

    • 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.
  • 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.
  • Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and critical thinking.
  • Specific subject matter expertise regarding internal audit disciplines or support functions such as Finance or Credit Administration / Risk Management
  • Strong knowledge of CECL accounting or Financial / Regulatory Reporting is a plus
  • 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.

    • LI-RS1

    M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $100,611.94 - $167,686.57 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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