Audit Data Analytics Lead (Hybrid - see details)

at  MT Bank

** Work arrangement/Location: This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work multiple times each week and will be based in Buffalo, NY, Bridgeport, CT, or Wilmington, DE.
Overview:
This position is responsible for providing empirically derived analysis support to the Audit Department. A primary objective of these data analysis activities is to provide continuous auditing capabilities that allow the Audit Department to maintain risk and control awareness and perform testing on an ongoing basis. In addition, this position aims to provide audit teams with the capability to expand the scope of testing techniques (e.g. perform control testing on entire populations of transactions in lieu of sample based techniques). This position will develop, execute, and monitor analytic programs, identify adverse changes in the risk or control environment, and escalate concerns to Audit Department management for research and disposition. This position is also responsible for supervising 1-3 staff level employees on a project or ongoing basis. The position operates in more complex/sensitive areas and data sets with limited daily involvement by the Audit Manager – Data Analytics.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective data analytic programs for use during the conduct of regular audit examinations and/or the Audit Department’s continuous auditing program.
• Demonstrate ability to obtain data from disparate sources, link information, verify data integrity, and perform exploratory analysis.
• Proactively work with Audit Management to identify data analytic opportunities. Independently take action to obtain the needed data, perform preliminary analyses, and deliver the results to the audit teams with minimal involvement by the Audit Manager – Data Analytics.
• Provide analytical support to audit teams during the conduct of audit examinations.
• Lead project teams with respect to expanding and/or enhancing the Audit Department’s data analytic capabilities. Establishes appropriate project objectives, independently develops project plans, and oversees their successful completion.
• Supervise 1-3 staff level employees on a project or ongoing basis. Establishes objectives, provides regular feedback, and measures success in the achievement of objectives. Regularly reports progress to applicable members of Audit management.
• Identify adverse changes in the risk and control environment and escalate concerns to Audit Management for further research and analysis.

Scope of Responsibilities:
This role is responsible for the timely delivery of high quality, value-added data analytics and to stay informed of analytic trends in the industry, which meet the requirements of the Audit Committee and regulatory expectations. Ensures ongoing conformance with professional auditing standards and industry best practices.
This position directly communicates with Senior, Middle and Line Management and External Auditors.
The role also requires periodic interaction with external regulatory agencies.
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position will have supervisory responsibilities for 1-3 staff on a project or ongoing basis. This role may also provide coaching opportunities on other engagements and projects.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field – preferably Accounting, Finance, or Management Information Systems. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a related role, inclusive of 1 year supervisory or project lead experience. In lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years of higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years in a related role, inclusive of 1 year supervisory or project lead experience.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to develop and coach others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using data visualization tools such as PowerBi, Tableau etc.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Experience using Alteryx and/or Python.
• Experience leveraging data science techniques to identify outliers or risk highly preferred
• Financial Services Industry experience preferred.
• MBA or Master’s degree in an appropriate field.
• Related certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS or similar)
• Prior internal audit in banking and/or in public accounting ideal.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $85,104.04 - $141,840.07 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 Americ

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective data analytic programs for use during the conduct of regular audit examinations and/or the Audit Department’s continuous auditing program.
• Demonstrate ability to obtain data from disparate sources, link information, verify data integrity, and perform exploratory analysis.
• Proactively work with Audit Management to identify data analytic opportunities. Independently take action to obtain the needed data, perform preliminary analyses, and deliver the results to the audit teams with minimal involvement by the Audit Manager – Data Analytics.
• Provide analytical support to audit teams during the conduct of audit examinations.
• Lead project teams with respect to expanding and/or enhancing the Audit Department’s data analytic capabilities. Establishes appropriate project objectives, independently develops project plans, and oversees their successful completion.
• Supervise 1-3 staff level employees on a project or ongoing basis. Establishes objectives, provides regular feedback, and measures success in the achievement of objectives. Regularly reports progress to applicable members of Audit management.
• Identify adverse changes in the risk and control environment and escalate concerns to Audit Management for further research and analysis