First Line Risk Program Lead - Technology & Enterprise Operations

This role is four days onsite at our Bridgeport Center location, with the flexibility to work from home one day per week Overview: Implement defined first line of defense risk management initiatives within the business unit in support of the Enterprise Risk Framework.

Responsibilities

• Manage the risk work and employee assignments to those initiatives responsible for risk and control functions in the business unit.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for execution of risk functions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to First Line Risk leadership and Risk Advisors by establishing programs and procedures, promoting consistent execution, providing guidance, and monitoring program effectiveness.
• Provide oversight and guidance for the execution of key First Line Risk programs, including RCSA, Control Testing, Issues Management, and Risk Reporting, promoting consistent application of enterprise standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to Risk Advisors, managers, and leadership on risk management methodologies, frameworks, processes, and best practices.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance program governance, procedures, templates, and quality standards to promote consistent and effective execution across teams.
• Perform quality reviews over risk program deliverables to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to enterprise guidance.
• Develop and implement enhancements that strengthen the effectiveness, efficiency, and maturity of First Line Risk programs.
• Monitor program execution across teams, identify trends, risks, emerging issues, and opportunities for improvement, and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Support enterprise and regulatory initiatives by translating requirements into actionable guidance.
• Lead complex risk management initiatives and special projects that have significant visibility and impact across the organization.
• Develop executive presentations that provide leadership with meaningful insights into risk exposures, control effectiveness, program performance, and emerging risks.
• Partner with stakeholders to enhance reporting capabilities, data quality, and risk program metrics.
• Provide consultation, coaching, and support to Risk Advisors and risk program participants on the execution of risk management activities.
• Promote consistency in the interpretation and application of risk management standards across business units and capabilities.
• Identify training needs and facilitate knowledge sharing, education, and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen organizational risk management capabilities.
• Provide oversight of RCSAs, control assessments, testing results, remediation plans, and issue management activities.
• Evaluate risks and control environments to identify potential gaps, emerging risks, and areas requiring management attention.
• Support leadership in the escalation, communication, and resolution of significant risk, control, and regulatory matters.
• Implement and oversee the adherence to policies and procedures for the business unit.
• This includes identifying updates or enhancements as business unit processes change.
• In addition, assist in responding to both internal and external requests in relation to departmental processes and procedures.
• Provide informal coaching of staff.
• Provide input to manager with regard to staff performance and growth/development of staff functions and responsibilities for risk initiatives they lead.
• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
• 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.

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, including a minimum of 5 years' relevant work experience M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $109,300.00 - $182,100.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America