IT Audit Consultant - Enterprise Data & Finance Technology

Hybrid Audit Consultant

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

Supervisory / Managerial Responsibilities

Education and Experience Required

Education and Experience Preferred

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