Senior Risk Analyst – Finance and Capital Oversight

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** Overview
* * The Senior Risk Analyst II is a strategic contributor within the Second Line of Defense, supporting the Finance & Regulatory Reporting Oversight ("FRRO") team, responsible for oversight activities primarily related to capital management, planning and forecasting, capital interpretations, capital calculations, Resolution Planning and FED and FDIC regulatory reporting. Position partners directly with First Line teams to assess adequacy of risk controls and compliance with regulatory standards.

Position is pivotal in driving continuous improvement in risk oversight effectiveness for FRRO.##
** Primary Responsibilities
*** Design and lead comprehensive reviews of risk governance and reporting across the FRRO domain.
* Conduct independent analysis of regulatory interpretations, model outputs, and capital/treasury assumptions.
* Represent the Second Line of Defense in stakeholder meetings.
* Propose and implement enhancements to Second Line review plans, issue escalation protocols, and review standards.
* Contribute to team training and development initiatives.
* 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 as applicable.
* Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
* Complete other related duties as assigned.##
** Scope
* ** High level of autonomy and accountability for oversight conclusions of FRRO subjects (capital planning, capital calculations, resolution planning, regulatory reporting).
* The Senior Risk Analyst II must be adept at working across all levels of the organization from junior staff to the senior/executive members of management primarily in Risk and Finance.
* This is a high-profile position where the incumbent must be comfortable working with minimal/moderate oversight under tight deadlines.##
** Supervisory/Managerial
** May lead or formally mentor junior staff; potential to serve as team lead on select engagements.##
** Education and Experience

Required:

*** Bachelor’s degree in quantitative or analytical field such as Finance, Accounting, or Economics and a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience OR an equivalent combination of education and at least nine years of relevant professional experience.
* Advanced knowledge of financial principles and regulatory and compliance issues related to the banking industry.
* Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of products.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Advanced analytical abilities.## ##
** Education and

Experience Preferred:
*** Prior banking industry experience in either a First Line Regulatory Reporting role or a Second Line of Defense role overseeing the Regulatory Reporting function preferred.
* Demonstrated financial analysis experience and/or experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) or Credit Analysis function(s) preferred.
* Master’s degree, CPA, CFA preferred.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $ - $ Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.#
** Location
* * Buffalo, New York, United States of America Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one:
** make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve**. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers.

We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution.
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