Business Continuity Risk Advisor Position Available In Erie, New York

Please note that this position is not open to anyone on a H-1B or F-1 student visa including those eligible for CPT/OPT or the Stem OPT extension. This role offers a hybrid work schedule; offering the flexibility to work remotely two days a week, while providing the opportunity for in-person collaboration at our Buffalo, NY location.

Overview:

Guides the risk analysis process providing direction for risk mitigation. Collaborates with cross-functional risk, technology, cybersecurity, and business teams to enhance risk policies and contribute to organizational resilience.

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead comprehensive and complex risk assessments, ensuring the identification, analysis, and mitigation of potential control gaps and corresponding remediation plans. Formulate and implement risk management plans, inclusive of reporting and documentation, such as writing standards or reviewing non-compliance to standards, creating targeted risk assessments, or reporting on findings, or leading risk controls self-assessments. Lead compliance efforts for respective function, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and standards through internal standards. Partner strategically with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to ensure swift and effective action when events occur which are beyond or potentially beyond the Bank’s risk appetite. Assist with preparation and response to regulatory engagements, including preparing materials, coordinating responses from various individuals, aiding in exam management (template folders, collection of first day letter and follow-up requests). Assess implications of new methodologies and recommend ways for Technology and Cybersecurity Risk leadership to innovate the risk management strategy and their integration while maintaining a proactive stance against potential risks. Mentor newer analysts, fostering their professional growth and ensuring a high standard for all risk analysts within the team. Recommend enhancements to Technology and Cybersecurity risk management training programs to increase technology’s overall awareness and application of best practices. Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management. 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.

Scope of Responsibilities:

This position will interact primarily with individual contributors and people leaders within the Technology and Cybersecurity teams. It will have occasional to frequent interaction with senior leaders of Technology, Cybersecurity, the Risk Division and Internal Audit. Work is accomplished with limited direction, and the incumbent exercises judgement in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria in obtaining results. It exerts significant latitude in determining objective of assignment. This role will prepare materials for Regulators under the direction of senior Technology and Cybersecurity Risk leaders.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Technology and Cybersecurity risk principles Experience in Business Continuity and/or Disaster Recovery Have experience conducting Criticality Assessments or Business Impact Analysis Minimum of 4 years’ relevant work experience in or with the specific Technology and/ or Cybersecurity risk area and/or business unit Experience in (or with) Risk, Audit, Technology, Cybersecurity, or related experience

Education and Experience Preferred:

Applicable certification align to function or domain such as Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC®), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Proficient level of critical thinking and able to lead problem solving Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Experience partnering with leadership to design solutions Excellent ability to strategically seek critical information, and apply to specific processes Prior experience prioritizing across competing priorities and quickly changing landscape, and deliver results aligned with priorities Proficient persuasive communication skills to gain buy-in of others M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $97,869.52 – $163,115.87 (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 careersitesupport@mtb.com for assistance. M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace.