Operational Risk Senior Advisor – ORM 2nd Line Oversight

M&T Bank

Operational Risk Senior Advisor providing independent risk management services to enhance practices at M&T Bank. Assessing risks and collaborating with technology and product owners in a hybrid setting.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeBuffalo • Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $123,600 - $206,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides oversight and critical challenge of the identification, assessment, monitoring, mitigation and reporting of all significant risks throughout the business/function
Prepare, review, and present risk opinions, reports, and presentations for senior leadership
Collaborate with first line risk teams, technology risk, compliance, model risk, and other second line partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and eight years' experience in risk, compliance, legal, audit, or other relevant function
Proficient computer skills (including Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI)
Analytical skills with strong written and verbal communications

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Forty hours of paid volunteer time each year

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk assessmentrisk monitoringrisk mitigationrisk reportingdata analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillswritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationpresentation skills