Senior Compliance and Operational Risk Advisor
M&T Bank
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Wilmington • New Jersey • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $118,200 - $197,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Consult with senior managers of business units on complex compliance and operational risk matters
- Assist in oversight of state, federal, domestic and possibly international regulator relationships and examinations
- Evaluate the effectiveness of existing processes, risks, and controls
- Develop and communicate recommendations that support adherence to regulations
- Maintain subject matter expertise and understanding of the laws, rules and regulations
- Develop and/or deliver training to support employees
- Escalate and measure compliance risk issues to leadership
- Liaise with CRM departments as appropriate in the execution of CRM program components
- Assist in Risk Assessment to identify compliance risk exposure
- Assess compliance issues presented through complex new/revised product and service offerings
- Design a plan for timely and effective resolution of complex issues identified through monitoring and testing
- Interact with State and Federal Regulatory Agencies
- Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards
- Maintain M&T internal control standards
- Independently evaluate management of key processes for effective mitigation of operational risk. Prepare and support detailed risk reports and presentations for senior and executive audiences regarding the operational risk environment
- Actively participate in designated risk committees and governance forums
Requirements
- A combined minimum of 12 years’ higher education and/or work experience
- 8 years’ experience in compliance, legal, audit, risk or other relevant function
- Proficient computer skills (including spreadsheet and word processing software)
- Strong analytical skills
- Working knowledge of applicable laws
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in operational risk management activities, including risk assessments, issue management, governance reporting, and framework adherence
- Juris Doctor or Master’s degree preferred
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible working hours
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
complianceoperational risk managementrisk assessmentsissue managementgovernance reportingframework adherenceanalytical skillsprocess evaluationtraining developmentregulatory compliance
Soft Skills
communication skillsinterpersonal skillsleadershipproblem-solvingpresentation skillsconsultationcollaborationcritical thinkingorganizational skillsattention to detail
Certifications
Juris DoctorMaster’s degree