Senior Compliance and Operational Risk Advisor

M&T Bank

Compliance and Operational Risk Senior Advisor for Wilmington Trust overseeing risk management strategies. Leading compliance and operational risk activities with senior leadership collaboration.

Posted 4/10/2026full-timeWilmington • New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $118,200 - $197,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities

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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