This position is responsible for supervisory exam management, continuous monitoring, and may provide consultation and guidance to (1) senior management and (2) Regulatory Affairs management and other members with respect to broad statutory and regulatory matters (current and emerging regulatory risks, trends, and themes), and their impact on the bank’s business model, strategy, and events. A primary component of the position will be frequent interaction with regulatory agency personnel and with management and specialists in all three lines of defense (including M & T Legal). The position will also manage ad hoc projects and other initiatives relating to Bank risk management and regulatory developments, including, for example: (1) conducting research and preparing talking points and research pieces for management discussions with regulators and (2) managing projects for the bank to comply with annual regulatory requirements, including certifications.
Primary Responsibilities:Coordinate correspondence with regulatory agencies, examination management and responses to regulatory requests.Ensure communications and submissions meet applicable requirements. Establish, enhance, and maintain consistency of regulatory related correspondence and reporting across functional areas.Assist in providing consultation, advice, and guidance regarding the application of bank regulatory rules to current and contemplated business models, potential transactions and events interfacing with, senior management, and various control staffs.Effectively communicate applicable requirements to cross-functional partners throughout the organization (. line-of-business, Finance, Credit, etc.). Research, track and report emerging regulatory issues with may involve analysis of regulatory issues relative to relevant regulatory provisions.Conduct thorough research and analysis on regulatory reporting and other regulatory matters and presenting results in a clear and concise manner.Participate in the development of tailored regulatory presentations.Act in a consultative capacity to review and critique presentation materials and/or talking points of others with respect to bank regulatory matters and implications.Perform other duties as assigned by management.Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.Promote an environment that supports diversity 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.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, or four (4) years accounting, audit, or corporate reporting experience in lieu of degree.
MBA and/or additional advanced degree.
Minimum seven (7) years relevant work experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of financial principles and regulatory and compliance issues related to the banking industry.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products, especially PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate in an articulate and professional manner to a diverse audience.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to convey complex and/or nuanced concepts in an effective and understandable manner.
Demonstrated excellent analytical skills.
Ability to recognize interrelationships and interdependencies.
Ability to independently manage work across initiatives, exhibiting a high degree of flexibility, productivity and ability to multi-task.
Ability to apply critical thinking skills.
Education and Experience Preferred:MBA, CPA or JD.
Experience in financial reporting, audit, legal or similar field.
Proven knowledge of M&T Bank business unit structure, associated products and services (and related internal personnel network).
Direct regulatory compliance experience.
Project management and advanced presentation skills.
Working knowledge of Archer Enterprise Governance, Risk & Compliance platform.
Demonstrated leadership skills
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $97,869.52 - $163,115.87 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of America