IT Audit Consultant - Enterprise Data & Finance Technology (Wilmington)

Audit Consultant

This role will be hybrid three days a week out of Buffalo, NY, Wilmington, DE, or Bridgeport, CT. Must be within location or willing to relocate.

The Audit Consultant provides senior-level expertise in executing complex audits across the Enterprise Data and Finance Technology domains. This role requires deep knowledge of data governance, data quality, financial systems, and technology risk to assess associated risks and controls effectively. The consultant will partner with audit teams to ensure comprehensive coverage of emerging risks, regulatory requirements, and technology trends.

Primary Responsibilities

Successful Audit Plan Completion

• Stay current on industry best practices in data governance, data privacy, cloud technology, and finance systems, and advise audit teams on emerging risks.
• Participate in and guide execution of complex audit procedures for enterprise data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, ETL processes) and finance technology systems (ERP, general ledger, sub-ledgers, reconciliation tools).
• Assess data governance and lifecycle controls, including data lineage, metadata management, master data management, and compliance with regulations (e.g., BCBS 239, SOX, GDPR).
• Evaluate IT general controls and application controls for finance technology platforms, including SDLC, change management, access management, and automated controls.
• Analyze audit findings requiring advanced judgment and propose pragmatic, risk-based solutions.
• Lead validation procedures for Internal Audit and Regulatory issues requiring subject matter expertise in data and finance technology.
• Incorporate data analytics and automation techniques throughout audit phases to enhance coverage and identify anomalies.
• Ensure timely completion of work within established budgets and deadlines with minimal supervision.

Leadership, Decision Making, and Communication

Developing Others

Other Responsibilities

Scope of Responsibilities

This role operates independently within a matrix reporting environment and is responsible for the timely delivery of high quality, value-added audit reports for a variety of business activities (complex in nature), which meet the requirements of the Audit Committee and regulatory expectations. Ensures ongoing conformance with professional auditing standards.

This position directly communicates with Senior, Middle and Line Management and External Auditors. Builds strong partnerships with business stakeholders and other audit team members.

This role also requires periodic interaction with external regulatory agencies.

Supervisory / Managerial Responsibilities

May provide coaching opportunities for certain audit professionals but is not responsible for performance management, compensation planning, or other similar duties.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics or other related technical field and 7 years of relevant experience, inclusive of 2 years of work leadership experience. In lieu of degree, a combined minimum of 11 years higher education and / or work experience including 7 years of relevant work experience and 2 years of work leadership experience.

Demonstrates strong judgment, political astuteness, and sensitivity to cultural commitment.

Possesses strong project management and interpersonal skills, makes sound decisions, exhibiting initiative and critical thinking.

Specific subject matter expertise regarding internal audit disciplines or in one or more of the following Lines of Businesses (LOBs) such as Commercial Banking, Retail Banking, Mortgage, Consumer Banking, Wealth Advisory, Institutional Client Services, or support functions such as Treasury, Finance, Compliance, Technology, Operations, Risk Management, or Credit Administration.

Effective negotiation skills, a proactive and 'no surprises' approach in communicating issues and strength in sustaining independent views.

This individual must be an articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with an energetic, charismatic and approachable style.

Education and Experience Preferred

MBA or Master's degree in an appropriate field preferred.

Certifications : CISA, CIA, CPA, CDMP, or equivalent.

Technical Skills : Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other data analytics tools; experience with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).

Domain Expertise : Knowledge of data governance frameworks, data privacy regulations, and finance technology platforms (e.g., Oracle Financials, SAP, Workday).

Cloud Knowledge : Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP and related security controls.

Regulatory Knowledge : Understanding of SOX, BCBS 239, GDPR, and other relevant regulations.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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.