IT Audit Manager – Institutional Services, Wealth Management

M&T Bank

IT Audit Manager overseeing IT assurance activities for Institutional Services and Wealth Management. Leading teams and executing audits in compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeBuffalo • Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $179,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in IT Audit Management, including risk assessment, audit execution, and team leadership within the Financial Services sector. Proficient in developing audit plans and communicating effectively with stakeholders while adhering to regulatory standards.

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IT Audit ManagementRisk AssessmentTeam LeadershipCommunication SkillsProject Management

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Hard Skills

Audit ExecutionContinuous MonitoringIT Controls TestingRisk Management FrameworksAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsSupervisory ExperienceFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCoachingInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

CIACISACISSPCCSP

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesCapital MarketsWealth ManagementCybersecurityOperational Risk

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for managing, leading, and executing IT assurance activities over the technology environment supporting the Institutional Services (Capital Markets) and Wealth Management (ISWM) domain
Oversee ongoing risk assessment, audit execution, and continuous monitoring specific to the technologies supporting the ISWM business
Regularly consult with Audit Leadership responsible for the Cybersecurity and Technology domains
Support the department’s risk assessment process and development of the annual audit plan
Independently manage all phases of the audit process—including planning, execution, continuous auditing, and validation procedures—in a risk-focused manner
Lead a team of auditors in the identification, assessment, and testing of key IT controls impacting the ISWM domain
Communicate audit status, emerging risks, and significant issues clearly and proactively to audit leadership and business executives
Coach, mentor, and oversee audit team members
Adhere to all company policies, risk management frameworks, and regulatory standards applicable to audit and operational risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field
7 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience
Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to develop and coach others
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills
Effective negotiation skills and the ability to maintain independent viewpoints in senior-level discussions
MBA or Master’s degree in an appropriate field (preferred)
Minimum 3-5 years of IT Audit Experience (preferred)
Minimum 7-10 years of People Leadership Experience (preferred)
Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CISSP, CCSP or similar (preferred)
Financial Services industry experience preferred (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options