First Line Risk Senior Manager

Overview: This position will lead a team of risk professionals within First Line Risk for the Retail Bank and will have responsibility for developing and overseeing the long-term strategy for Risk and Control Management across all risk pillars. Primary Responsibilities: Oversee the identification and assessment of operational and non-operational risks and controls for Retail in alignment with Enterprise Risk requirements Establish a model of continuous improvement, leveraging agile principles to identify areas of opportunity for control automation Develop an operating model for how the team will interact within our Ops and Risk framework including governance, issues management and monitoring/testing. Collaborate with key stakeholders and business partners to build process map inventory for key processes. Build and strengthen strategic partnerships with internal business partners and across all lines of defense Lead FLR talent employee development to support team member career growth and organizational effectiveness Champion strategic initiatives within team of oversight and across FLR to meet strategic and long-term needs of the organization Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite Statement. Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand. 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. Complete other related duties as assigned. Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations. Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities: Manages a team of three or more risk managers or analysts Education and Experience Required: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years’ proven project management experience, OR in lieu of a degree, A combined minimum of 14 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 10 years’ proven project management experience. Education and Experience Preferred: Master's degree in a related field Applicable certifications aligned to function or domain such as Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Professional Risk Manager (PRM), or Certified Risk Management Professional (CRMP) Strong ability to effectively influence peers and leaders Excellent mentoring and leadership capabilities, including strong ability to develop people leaders Excellent ability to encourage teamwork and guide a team towards executing upon shared goals M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $128,900.00 - $214,900.00 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. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more. Ready to join our team? Submit your application today! If you are unable to apply through this site due to technical issues or need an accommodation to apply, please contact us at [email protected] for assistance. 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