Risk Analyst supporting operational risk management initiatives and compliance at M&T Bank. Assisting in reporting, testing, and risk assessment across business units in Buffalo, NY.
Responsibilities
Support the first line of defense risk management function by assisting with the identification and assessment of risks, risk monitoring and testing, and issues management
Provide assistance in the development of various operational risk/compliance related initiatives within the line of business and manage the implementation of less complex initiatives
Responsible for completely and accurately documenting key business unit processes
Identify and assess risks and internal controls associated with these key processes
Actively participate in the planning, execution and reporting of the business unit's risk-based testing program
Perform control testing in accordance with M&T's First Line of Defense Guidance on Management of Risks & Internal Controls and professional standards
Monitor business unit performance with respect to established key risk indicators (KRIs) and assist in the creation of comprehensive KRI reporting
Accurately complete Risk Control Self Assessments (RCSAs) and other risk management reporting
Assist in the reporting of risk events and loss events
Identify emerging risks and risks associated with new products/ services/ markets/ channels or changes to existing products/ services/ markets/ channels
Provide guidance on the development of remediation plans
Manage the timely completion of remediation plans and other projects to address issues identified internally and by Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit or external regulators
Research and assess regulatory requirements impacting the business unit
Build a working relationship with Internal Audit, Corporate Operational Risk and Corporate Compliance Portfolio Managers
Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies
Complete other related duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 3 years' relevant work experience
Case Management/ Investigations, Issue Remediation/Resolution (either customer or internal) and Root Cause Analysis, Operational Risk, and/or Policy Compliance Experience
Risk & Controls experience (could include first line risk, operational risk or internal audit background)
Analytical, critical thinking & problem Solving skills
Curiosity Research & data gathering experience
Attention to detail
Strong written & verbal communication skills
Strong collaboration skills
Strong time management skills
Prioritization skills with the ability to shift priorities as needed
Self-starter, takes initiative, and is able to work independently
Experience leading a team
Benefits
medical and retirement
forty hours of paid volunteer time each year
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