M&T Bank seeks a senior Internal Audit Consultant - Cybersecurity to provide expert-level evaluation of risk and controls for complex, multi-portfolio audit engagements. You will operate independently within a matrix environment, responsible for delivering timely, high-quality audit reports that add value to the business.

What You'll Do

Stay abreast of best practices, industry developments, and emerging risks to consult with audit teams on appropriate coverage.
Execute risk-focused audit procedures for highly visible and complex activities, maintaining independence and adhering to standards.
Analyze findings requiring complex judgment and propose creative, pragmatic solutions for final reports.
Drive audit teams in planning and executing validation procedures for Internal Audit and Regulatory issues requiring subject matter expertise.
Organize and complete work within established budgets and time frames with minimal direction from audit management.
Incorporate the use of data analytics throughout all phases of the audit process.
Proactively communicate with senior management, audit teams, and line of business leadership regarding audit status and potential issues.
Build strong partnerships with business stakeholders and audit team members.
Coach and mentor junior audit team members through knowledge sharing.
Adhere to applicable compliance and operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of audit and regulatory findings.
Periodically interact with external regulatory agencies.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or a related technical field and 7 years of relevant IT Audit experience, inclusive of 2 years of work leadership experience.
In lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 11 years of higher education and/or work experience including 7 years of relevant IT Audit experience and 2 years of work leadership experience.
Strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural commitment.
Strong project management and interpersonal skills with sound decision-making, initiative, and critical thinking.
Specific subject matter expertise in internal audit disciplines or in one or more Lines of Businesses (LOBs) or support functions.
Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues, and strength in sustaining independent views.
Articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic, and approachable style.

Nice to Have

MBA or Master’s degree in an appropriate field such as Cybersecurity, Information Management, or Information Systems.
Related certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP or similar).
Financial Services Industry experience.