IT Audit Manager - Institutional Services and Wealth Management (ISWM) Domain

- Support the department's risk assessment process and development of the annual audit plan, with primary accountability for determining IT audit coverage across the ISWM domain. - Stay current on evolving industry practices, regulatory guidance, and emerging technology and cybersecurity risks impacting the ISWM businesses - Independently manage all phases of the audit process-including planning, execution, continuous auditing, and validation procedures-in a risk-focused manner for assigned audit entities, ensuring independence and adherence to department and professional industry standards. - Lead a team of auditors in the identification, assessment, and testing of key IT controls impacting the ISWM domain. - Consult with Commercial, Technology, and Risk Management stakeholders regarding risk and control matters.

This includes proposing solutions to audit findings, recommending control enhancements, and representing Internal Audit on cross-functional working groups as appropriate. - Manage multiple audit engagements and competing priorities concurrently in an efficient and effective manner with minimal oversight. - Lead teams in incorporating data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to enhance risk identification and audit execution throughout all phases of the audit lifecycle. - Clearly demonstrate visible support for the department's strategic objectives.

- Exercise strong independent judgment, initiative, and critical thinking in ambiguous or complex risk scenarios. - Communicate audit status, emerging risks, and significant issues clearly and proactively to audit leadership and business executives, following a "no surprises" philosophy. - Build trusted, productive relationships with ISWM and Technology leaders, risk partners, and audit colleagues while maintaining independence and objectivity. - Demonstrate political acuity, sound decision-making, and sensitivity to organizational and cultural dynamics. - Actively lead and support the advancement of Internal Audit's strategic objectives and reputation as a trusted risk advisor.

- Coach, mentor, and oversee audit team members, tailoring development approaches based on experience and skill level, including building capability in assessing technology risks within ISWM audits. - Actively contribute to department-wide talent development, including cross-training auditors on ISWM technologies. - Partner with the Audit leadership team on staffing, performance evaluations, promotions, compensation recommendations, and performance management for direct reports.

- Adhere to all company policies, risk management frameworks, and regulatory standards applicable to audit and operational risk. - Support a strong control environment, including timely remediation of internal and external audit issues and regulatory findings. - Champion an inclusive, collaborative work environment that reflects the M&T Bank brand and values. - Perform other related duties as assigned.

- Responsible for the timely delivery of high-quality, value-added audit and assurance services across the technology environment supporting the Institutional Services and Wealth Management businesses, consistent with Audit Committee expectations and regulatory standards. - Demonstrate deep working knowledge of technology/cybersecurity regulatory guidance and examination expectations and support Internal Audit readiness for regulatory reviews and examinations. - Ensure ongoing conformance with professional auditing standards and internal audit methodology. - Regularly communicate with Senior, Middle, and Line Management, External Auditors, and periodic engagement with regulatory agencies.

- This position has direct supervisory responsibility for selected audit team members and may provide coaching or oversight to audit professionals across the ISWM audit team.

- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, and 7 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience. - Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to develop and coach others. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Strong project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and critical thinking. - Effective negotiation skills and the ability to maintain independent viewpoints in senior-level discussions.

- MBA or Master's degree in an appropriate field. - Minimum 3-5 years of IT Audit Experience - Minimum 7-10 years of People Leadership Experience - Professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, CISSP, CCSP or similar. - Financial Services industry experience preferred. - Prior exposure to technology risk, IT controls, cybersecurity, or data governance supporting the Global Capital Markets or Wealth Management businesses is preferred.

- This role offers the opportunity to influence risk outcomes across the ISWM domain, partner with senior leaders, and play a critical role in protecting the organization while enabling responsible growth. It is ideal for an experienced professional seeking broader exposure, strategic impact, and visible leadership within a high-performing Internal Audit function.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $107,500.00 - $179,100.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.