This position is based in Buffalo, NY. Relocation will be provided.
Overview
M&T Bank is seeking a Chief Information Officer for Consumer and Business Banking responsible for deep expertise in: consumer and business banking technologies, driving technology strategy, digital transformation, change management and risk & regulatory governance to ensure scalable growth, modernization and operational excellence across these domains.
Responsibilities include
Define and execute the technology strategy for Consumer and Business Banking in alignment with the bank’s broader digital transformation objectives
Work with senior management in and outside of Technology to support the delivery of complex technology projects and activities
Lead large scale digital transformation initiatives, including core platform, modernization, cloud migration, and automation efforts
Oversee existing applications and implement scalable technologies to maintain and enhance Consumer and Business Banking ecosystem
Champion, Agile and DevOps practices, enhancing delivery, speed, and operational resiliency
Ensure regulatory compliance and security across all consumer and business banking platforms
Manage a team of engineering directors and senior managers; total staff ~200 FTE
Build a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth & development
Partner closely with risk, compliance, operations, and data teams to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise standards
Manage strategic relationships with vendors and professional organizations to remain current on industry trends and best practices for supported systems and businesses
Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations
Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management
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
Minimum Experience Required
Minimum of Associates’ degree and 15 years’ proven and progressive technology, management and/or large program leadership experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 17 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 15 years’ technology, management and/or large program leadership experience
Minimum of 6 years’ managerial experience
Strong background in consumer banking technology, mortgage technology and/or business banking technology
Expertise with legacy core banking systems as well as modern digital platforms, API and cloud native architecture
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks
Prior experience working on multiple projects of a complex nature
Proven track record of leading enterprise transformation, and change initiatives.
Prior experience encouraging team work and serving as role model when leading and directing others
Experience understanding technical, business and operational impacts of a project or problem
Experience leading large numbers of employees (200+) on multiple teams often in different geographic locations and time zones
Expertise in presenting to senior management
Preferred Experience
Prior experience as a CIO, CTO or divisional tech executive within a large financial institution
Experience leading cross, functional teams, and and vendor partner ecosystems
Master’s degree
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M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $157,495.91 - $292,492.42 (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 #J-18808-Ljbffr