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Overview:

The manager will be responsible for performing and overseeing activities related to the Department’s Data Governance, ensuring the quality of data being reported and adherence to internal controls. This work is being performed in conjunction with Finance modernization efforts and is part of a fast paced and evolving environment. The manager will have an opportunity to lead aspects of the overall design of data governance activities and work across many areas of the Company and its operations, with some direct exposure to senior leadership.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Building/ leading a team of analysts in executing policy adherence testing, quality assurance/ quality control procedures over data governance deliverables, and management of matters of non-adherence to the Finance/ Risk Data Governance framework. More specific responsibilities are outlined below.

• Policy adherence testing independently verifies that data governance deliverables within the Finance/ Risk Data Governance Framework are in alignment with standards/ requirements. The testing is accomplished through the following activities which the manager will be responsible for overseeing and/or assisting with:

• Defining testing procedures

• Creating and updating test plans and communicating those plans to relevant parties

• Sampling deliverables for in scope testing

• Executing on testing procedures and concluding on whether the deliverables effectively align with the framework requirements.

• Compiling and socializing testing results

• Communicating testing progress and observations to senior management and/or oversight committees

• Quality assurance/ quality control procedures for data governance deliverables is a review of all deliverables received to ensure consistency of output and alignment with template design/acceptable values within 3 weeks of receipt. This manager will be responsible for overseeing these procedures and/or assisting in executing/ following up as applicable.

• As issues are identified within the testing and procedures noted above, this manager will oversee the process to resolving those as matters of non-adherence to the framework. This will include regular review to ensure the issue management process is followed and summarizing metrics/dashboards for socializing/escalating to senior management and/or oversight committees.

• Managerial responsibilities will include reviewing team members work in the above, providing direction to team members, playing a liaison role between team members and other departments (report/model owners, business lines, technology, EDA, etc.), providing coaching and feedback to ensure expectations/requirements are met, developing timelines, and providing management feedback/ status updates on progress in relation to those timelines

• Monitoring new guidance/ requirements within the Finance/ Risk Data Governance Framework and understanding impact to policy adherence testing and quality assurance/quality control procedures for data governance deliverables.

• Participating in training and development opportunities across Finance and among supported businesses.

• Understanding and adhering to department timelines and deliverables.

• Understanding and adhering 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.

• Promoting an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience OR Associate's degree and a minimum of 9 years of experience in Accounting/ Auditing or Finance

Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience

Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a technical, logical thought process

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Advanced problem-solving skills

Professionally skeptical mindset

Inquisitive mindset

Proactive/self-starter

Strong willingness to learn new tools or new ways of working for process improvement

Education and Experience Preferred:

Prefer previous data governance experience

Prefer familiarity with audit methodology

Prefer related certifications (CPA, CFA or similar)

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M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $100,611.94 - $167,686.57 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

M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.