Enterprise Data Management Audit Consultant

Company: M&T Bank
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Enterprise Data Management Audit Consultant Opportunity:This individual contributor position is primarily responsible for providing senior level expertise in the provisioning of assurance and advisory services specific to the enterprise technologies enabling the organization's Data Governance, Management, Storage, and Analytical capabilities. - This includes coverage of technology and cybersecurity risks associated with the centralized sourcing, integration and provisioning of trusted data for downstream analysis and consumption, and also covers the technology enabling disciplines such as master data management, metadata management and data quality management (among others). - The position is also responsible for assessing the organization's data governance capabilities and the operational aspects of the data management disciplines mentioned. - - Responsibilities:--- - - - - Plan, coordinate and maintain full ownership over execution of bodies of assurance work and validation procedures specific to the technologies supporting the organization's enterprise data management strategy. - This will largely be focused on the centralized data infrastructure established at the organization, but also may be inclusive of assessing any data environments built out within lines of business to support their strategic outcomes;--- - - - - Work with Financial/Operational audit counterparts to assess data governance and the operational aspects of various data management disciplines;--- - - - - Deliver advisory services to management on initiatives and associated product delivery in the enterprise data management space;--- - - - - Through ongoing research, remain current on relevant technology capabilities that support various levels of data management maturity, inclusive of cloud-based solutions, real time capabilities, machine learning components, etc. - Ensure audit coverage and delivery of advisory services is appropriate based on this information;--- - - - - Responsible for becoming intimately familiar with the organizational structure for the Bank's Enterprise Data functions and developing relationships with key members of management in these areas;--- - - - - Represent the Audit Division on industry groups focused on enterprise data management auditing and bring perspective back to the department's body of work in this space;--- - - - - Assist the Audit Division in setting strategy specific to the holistic coverage of data management risks across the Audit Plan;--- - - - - Make sound decisions independently, exhibiting initiative and intuitive thinking;--- - - - - Directly communicate with Senior, Middle and Line Management and the regulators on the Audit Division's work within the enterprise data management space;--- - - - - Maintain ongoing communication with the 1st and 2nd line Risk Management/Oversight organizations to align assurance activities, share risk information, and establish ongoing reliance approaches (as applicable);--- - - - - Supervise other Audit staff as needed, based on the body of work being completed. Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. Computer Science, Information Technology or Management Information Systems). 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.
• General knowledge of audit theory, the banking industry and the disciplines/capabilities that underpin enterprise data management
• Relevant professional certification, or actively pursuing professional certification. - Ideal Qualifications:
  • Strong experience in auditing all aspects of enterprise data management capabilities and related technologies (preferably in the banking/financial services sector) - this includes experience with assessing data governance capabilities and data management disciplines, analyzing enterprise data architecture, and reviewing legacy and modern enabling technologies;
  • Working knowledge and experience in auditing enterprise data management technologies such as data warehousing, big data processing and storage, master data management, metadata management, and data integration/interoperability solutions, as well as business intelligence/data analytics platforms and data governance platforms. - Technologies include Informatica, Hadoop, Snowflake, etc;
  • Working knowledge of cloud computing and how organizations are leveraging cloud to enable further maturity in their data management journey;
  • Working knowledge of security risks associated with enterprise data environments;
  • Data Management oriented certification is a definite asset (e.g. CDMP), as are certifications such as CISA, CISSP and CCSP;
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements/expectations as they relate to data management in the financial services industry;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey complex conceptual information/ideas on issues requiring extensive interpretation and opinion. Experience in applying appropriate discretion when dealing with sensitive issues and conveying technical concepts in an easy to understand manner;
  • Proven ability in managing multiple bodies of work simultaneously under tight deadlines;
  • Proven leadership skills, with the ability to develop and motivate; and
  • Strong organizational and resource management skills.LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of America

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