Financial Analyst IV - Finance/Risk Data Governance

Work arrangement

• Hybrid position requiring in-office work four days every week at One M&T Plaza in Buffalo, New York.
• Some flexibility on location within the M&T footprint.

Role summary

Responsibilities

• Research Finance priority data, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and government regulations.
• Advise senior management on data governance and strategic data management objectives.
• Monitor policy adherence and coordinate follow-up on risks and gaps.
• Maintain metadata, lineage, classifications, procedures, and governance documentation.
• Develop governance reporting, workflows, queries, visualizations, and automation tools.
• Design and lead projects, prepare written recommendations, and train or mentor junior team members.
• Adhere to risk and regulatory controls, escalate issues, and address audit or regulatory findings.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience, or associate degree and seven years, in a listed relevant field.
• Intermediate knowledge of data management concepts, terminology, roles, and responsibilities.
• Proficiency with modeling, querying, visualization, reporting, and automation tools.
• Ability to conduct complex research and analysis, draw valid conclusions, and communicate recommendations.
• Strong communication, judgment, and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

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