Senior Compliance and Operational Risk Advisor

M&T Bank

Compliance and Operational Risk Senior Advisor leading compliance and operational risk management at Wilmington Trust. Working with senior leadership to execute risk strategies and ensure regulatory adherence.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 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
Evaluate the effectiveness of existing processes, risks, and controls and provide recommendations
Develop and communicate recommendations that support adherence to regulations, industry best practices and/or the CRM program
Prepare and support detailed risk reports and presentations for senior and executive audiences regarding the operational risk environment.

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid volunteer time
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

complianceoperational risk managementrisk assessmentsissue managementgovernance reportingframework adherenceanalytical skillsprocess evaluationrisk control recommendationsregulatory adherence

Soft Skills

communication skillswritten communicationverbal communicationconsultationpresentation skillsrecommendation developmentinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcritical thinking