Data Risk Oversight Advisor

M&T Bank

Data Risk Oversight Advisor responsible for delivering data risk management services at M&T Bank. Collaborating with leadership on data and technology operational risks and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeBuffalo • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $103,000 - $171,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently and continuously evaluate the area's management of key processes for the effective and efficient mitigation of data and technology operational risk.
In a risk-based and collaborative manner, ensure underlying elements of the risk management framework accurately reflect the data and technology operational risk environment.
Identify gaps or deficiencies and ensure remediation activities address the risk.
Escalate through the governance structure up to and including senior management / governance committees, as appropriate.
Lead initiatives to analyze various elements of said framework.
Prepare and support with levels of oversight and guidance appropriately detailed reports/presentations for/to management relating to and providing opinions on, the state of and/or concerns with the data and technology operational risk environment of the business function.
Actively participate in designated risk committees and other meetings, serving as the second line of defense representative in any discussions.
Ensure the communication of relevant concerns or positions taken to appropriate management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience in technology, cybersecurity, risk, audit, compliance, or other relevant function.
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of technology and/or cybersecurity risk principles
Proficient computer skills (including spreadsheet and word processing software), analytical skills, working knowledge of applicable laws, written and verbal communications.
Prior experience working in oversight of, or within, Chief Data Office departments at financial institutions
Strong knowledge of financial industry best practices for data management, including implementation of DCAM and DMBoK frameworks
Applicable certification aligned to a function or domain such as Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC®), Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL).

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
retirement plans
paid time off
flexible work arrangements
professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

data operational risktechnology operational riskrisk management frameworkanalytical skillsspreadsheet softwareword processing softwareDCAM frameworkDMBoK framework

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationleadershipoversightreporting

Certifications

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC®)Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL)