Enterprise Risk Advisor; Hybrid - Buffalo, NY

Overview

This position is responsible for the development and delivery of M&T’s Risk Appetite within second line Enterprise Risk Management. The position is responsible for advising line management, senior leadership and executive leadership as it relates to risk of the businesses or functions supported and is expected to coordinate information sharing with other risk partners. The position will be responsible for leading development and delivery of activities that help the Bank keep pace with the evolving landscape of the risk management environment and identifying continuous improvements in the execution of practices within the Risk Management Division.

The position requires the ability to function autonomously in the oversight and/or execution of one or more activities in support of the services described above and will play a key role with supporting the development of program level activities. Activities performed will help the Bank and areas supported adhere to the expectations of the enterprise risk framework and the expectations of key stakeholders, up to and including the Board.

The individual is considered a subject matter expert in the businesses or functions that they support.

• Support the Risk Appetite function within the Enterprise Risk Management department
• Establish and maintain the Bank’s Risk Appetite Framework, Risk Appetite Statement, Measures and Constraints
• Work with the business and risk stakeholders to provide monthly and quarterly Risk Appetite reporting to senior management and the Board
• Review and escalate Risk Appetite breaches and monitor remediation plans
• Provide guidance and support in recalibrating and cascading Risk Appetite Measures and Constraints across the First Line and Second Line of Defense
• Support the connectivity of Risk Appetite to the Bank’s Strategy, Capital Planning, Risk Identification, and other programs
• Manage eGRC tool to effectively report on Risk Appetite
• Collaborate with senior leaders across the Three Lines of Defense to ensure Risk Appetite standards are met and risks are adequately addressed
• Produce complex and ad hoc reports, spreadsheets and project work related to various risk disciplines based on required frequency (e.g. daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly). Periodically analyze existing reporting to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collect and/or analyze of data necessary for presentations for/to senior management and governance committees. Prepare and present materials/presentations to business partners, senior and executive management. May assist with materials provided to various risk committees.
• Perform highly complex analysis and judgment-based work over a standard discipline or a range of disciplines to support business decisions. Review the work of others for accuracy.
• Assist in identification of program gaps and develop remediation plans to address those gaps in a timely manner. Escalate identified gaps to risk governance committees and executive management as necessary. Continuously enhance the Enterprise Risk Management program elements to improve effectiveness. Assist with the implementation of enhancements to processes.
• Lead continuous improvement of existing processes and develop new processes, as well as, the planning and implementation of new projects, programs, and plans to achieve short-term and long-term business objectives.
• Draft/Document or review departmental procedures and other documentation to demonstrate processes. In addition, develop value-added process improvements, resolve risk issues, and enhance reporting and/or information necessary to assess risk. Lead and/or support efforts to develop and improve training and materials utilized by the department and/or the Bank.
• Indirect participation in specific regulatory inquiries, examinations and ongoing periodic status updates. Serve as a departmental representative in discussions with Internal Audit.
• Participate in various risk committees and other meetings. Ensure the communication of relevant concerns or positions are taken to appropriate management.
• Act as lead for departmental system support, coordinating with internal business partners,…