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 FinanceMinimum of 2 years of leadership experienceStrong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a technical, logical thought processStrong analytical and critical thinking skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAdvanced problem-solving skillsProfessionally skeptical mindsetInquisitive mindsetProactive/self-starterStrong willingness to learn new tools or new ways of working for process improvementEducation and Experience Preferred:Prefer previous data governance experiencePrefer familiarity with audit methodologyPrefer related certifications (CPA, CFA or similar)#LI-RS1M&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.LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of AmericaM&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.
