Senior Audit Manager – Commercial Banking

Senior Audit Manager – Commercial Banking

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or other related technical field and 10 years of relevant experience, inclusive of 4 years supervisory/managerial experience
• Experience in Commercial Lending and Products portfolios, including credit, risk management and operations
• Related certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS or similar)
• Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking
• Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and ‘no surprises’ approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views
• This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style
• Strong leadership skills and ability to develop and coach others

Responsibilities

• Support the department’s risk assessment process and development of the annual audit plan to determine audit coverage for designated lines of business
• Independently manage all phases of the process, including continuous auditing and validation procedures, with minimal oversight from the Audit Director
• Consult with business stakeholders regarding risk and control matters
• Manage multiple tasks concurrently in an efficient and effective manner with minimal oversight
• Lead audit teams in incorporating the use of data analytics to drive decisions throughout all phases of the audit process
• Clearly demonstrate visible support for and assist in driving the department’s strategic objectives
• Proactively communicate with Audit Directors and line of business senior and executive management regarding the status of audits and potential issues identified
• Build strong partnerships with and influence business stakeholders and audit team members
• Interact directly with regulators during the course of examinations and MRA/MRIA validations
• Coach, mentor, and oversee the work of junior audit team members
• Work closely with the Audit Director concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations for direct reports
• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators
• Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations
• Complete other related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or Master’s degree in an appropriate field
• Financial Services Industry experience preferred