Tech/Cybersecurity Risk Manager

Company: M&T Bank
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: June 23, 2022

Job Description:

This role offers a hybrid work schedule; offering the flexibility to work remotely two days a week, while providing the opportunity for in-person collaboration.**This position is available in Buffalo, NY.** Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to build the capabilities to modernize Technology Risk Management at M&T Bank? - Would you like to lead a team responsible for the foundational elements of our Technology and Cybersecurity Risk Management Program? - We are looking for a proven leader with solid risk management experience that can lead a team of subject matter experts in the field of Technology and Cybersecurity Risk Management. - Overview:

• Provides strategic and tactical direction in support of the Technology & Cybersecurity Risk Management Department.
• Manages Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with diverse responsibilities including, but not limited to, Technology and Cybersecurity Risk and Controls assessments, Technology and Cybersecurity controls testing design, Technology and Cybersecurity policies and standards, and Cybersecurity Regulatory Compliance.
• Represents Technology and Cybersecurity Risk Management on various committees.
• Identifies and communicates Cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, risks, emerging trends, and mitigation strategies in alignment with the organization's risk appetite.
• Recommends and reports on Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for areas of responsibility and ensures appropriate remediation when required.
• Promotes awareness of Technology and Cybersecurity policy, standards, and risk governance among management and throughout the enterprise and ensures sound principles are reflected in the organization's mission, vision, and goals. Primary Responsibilities:
  • Acquire and manage the necessary resources, including leadership support, financial resources, and key risk management personnel, to support technology and cybersecurity risk management goals and objectives and reduce overall organizational risk.
  • Lead multiple diverse stakeholders and manage multiple projects and initiatives concurrently to establish and maintain enterprise continuity of the Technology and Cybersecurity Risk Management Program, strategy, and mission assurance.
  • Lead, manage, and oversee diverse technology and security risk management improvement actions across multiple teams to evaluate, validate, and implement solutions as required.
  • Lead, align, and manage technology and cybersecurity risk management priorities within the Department's overall risk management strategy and in coordination with other business units and within Technology.
  • Actively manage, report, and lead efforts to define and improve the effectiveness of the enterprise's technology and cybersecurity safeguards to ensure they provide the intended level of protection.
  • Lead and oversee the preparation, creation, distribution, and maintenance of plans, instructions, guidance, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to Technology and Cybersecurity Risk Management.
  • Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations.
  • Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite.
  • Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
  • Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
  • Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.Complete other related duties as assigned. Education and Experience Required:Associates degree in an applicable discipline and a minimum of 9 years' relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 11 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 9 years' relevant work experienceMinimum of 2 years' managerial experienceRelevant work and leadership experience in Risk ManagementDemonstrated ability to utilize feedback to drive process and service improvementProven experience managing multiple stakeholder relationships, including determining needs, requirements, and resources, and managing stakeholder expectations while committing to delivering quality resultsProven experience communicating complex information, concepts, or ideas in a confident, accurate, and well-organized manner through verbal, written, and/or visual mediaProven experience adjusting and operating in a diverse, challenging, and unpredictable fast-paced work environmentProven experience coordinating, collaborating, and disseminating information to multiple subordinate, peer, and leadership teams, departments, and organizationsEducation and Experience Preferred:Bachelor degree in an applicable disciplineMinimum of 9 years' demonstrated job progression and relevant work experience in Technology and Cybersecurity Risk ManagementPrior experience managing and leading a Risk Management team of analysts, including training and development of staffPrior experience with managing Cybersecurity requirements following state, Federal, and organizationally-specific guidelines and documents - About M&TAt M&T Tech, we're a team of makers, doers, and builders, working to create the most advanced technology solutions in banking. - We're not your stereotypical suit and tie bankers: we're an innovative team of leading tech experts, pushing boundaries, and taking risks. - We're building an agile team of the most skilled and creative workers to solve complex problems, architect solutions, write high-performance software, and chart our new path, all to make the lives of our customers, and the communities that we serve, better. - Join us and be part of something new as we build tomorrow's bank, today.M&T Bank -is a Top 20 US bank holding company and one of the best performing and financial stable regional banks in the country, we offer our technology employees a wide range of performance-based career development opportunities. We have a strong commitment to our customers and the communities we serve, and we continue to grow with a focus on the future. So, when looking to advance your career, look to M&T. Grow with us.Hiring Immediately.We support our team members with generous benefits.
    • Competitive compensation
    • Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
    • 401(k) match at 5%
    • Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements
    • Start with 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays#MTBTechCareers #Cybersecurity #CISSP #CYSA #security+ LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of America

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