M&T Bank seeks a senior Internal Audit Consultant - Cybersecurity to provide expert-level evaluation of risk and controls for complex, multi-portfolio audit engagements. You will operate independently within a matrix environment, responsible for delivering timely, high-quality audit reports that add value to the business.
What You'll Do
- Stay abreast of best practices, industry developments, and emerging risks to consult with audit teams on appropriate coverage.
- Execute risk-focused audit procedures for highly visible and complex activities, maintaining independence and adhering to standards.
- Analyze findings requiring complex judgment and propose creative, pragmatic solutions for final reports.
- Drive audit teams in planning and executing validation procedures for Internal Audit and Regulatory issues requiring 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.
- Proactively communicate with senior management, audit teams, and line of business leadership regarding audit status and potential issues.
- Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and audit team members.
- Coach and mentor junior audit team members through knowledge sharing.
- Adhere to applicable compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of audit and regulatory findings.
- Periodically interact with external regulatory agencies.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or a related technical field and 7 years of relevant IT Audit experience, inclusive of 2 years of work leadership experience.
- In lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 11 years of higher education and/or work experience including 7 years of relevant IT Audit experience and 2 years of work leadership experience.
- Strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural commitment.
- Strong project management and interpersonal skills with sound decision-making, initiative, and critical thinking.
- Specific subject matter expertise in internal audit disciplines or in one or more Lines of Businesses (LOBs) or support functions.
- Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues, and strength in sustaining independent views.
- Articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic, and approachable style.
Nice to Have
- MBA or Master’s degree in an appropriate field such as Cybersecurity, Information Management, or Information Systems.
- Related certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP or similar).
- Financial Services Industry experience.
Team & Environment
You will operate in a matrix reporting environment and will directly communicate with Senior, Middle and Line Management and External Auditors.
Benefits & Compensation
- Annual Salary Range: $107,500.00 - $179,100.00 (USD)
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Buffalo, New York, United States of America; Wilmington DE; or Bridgeport CT.
We promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
