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This is a Buffalo, NY based position requiring onsite work four days a week, with the flexibility to work from home one day a week.
Senior Risk Manager – Technology & Enterprise Operations
The Senior Risk Manager is a key member of the Technology & Enterprise Operations First Line Risk team, serving as the primary risk advisor to various consumer lending operations and technology domains, including Retail Servicing, Customer Asset Management (CAM), and Consumer, Business & Retail Banking Technology. In this role, you will build trusted partnerships with business leaders, Front Office Risk Officers, and cross-functional stakeholders to proactively identify, assess, and manage operational, technology, regulatory, and emerging risks. The successful candidate will champion a culture of continuous risk advisement, embedding risk-informed decision making into business processes, strategic initiatives, and day-to-day operations rather than relying on reactive risk management practices.
The successful candidate will lead and execute multiple risk initiatives, drive effective governance and reporting practices, enhance risk frameworks and controls, and ensure alignment with the Bank's risk appetite and regulatory expectations. This position is responsible for influencing risk-informed decision making, promoting operational resilience, and strengthening sustainable risk management practices across the organization.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary risk advisor to assigned Technology & Enterprise Operations business lines, providing strategic guidance on operational, technology, compliance, regulatory, and emerging risks.
- Build trusted partnerships with Operations leadership, frontline Risk Officers, and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen risk awareness and decision-making.
- Promote a culture of proactive risk advisement, embedding risk considerations into business processes, initiatives, and strategic planning activities.
- Lead risk assessments and evaluate controls to identify opportunities to mitigate risk, enhance governance, and improve operational effectiveness.
- Drive multiple risk initiatives and remediation efforts, ensuring timely execution and sustainable outcomes.
- Develop and maintain meaningful risk reporting, metrics, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) that provide actionable insights to senior management.
- Partner with business and risk teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, policies, and enterprise risk management standards.
- Prepare and present risk-related reporting and recommendations to senior leadership and governance committees.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency across risk management activities.
- Support audit, regulatory, and issue management activities, ensuring timely resolution of findings and adherence to internal control standards.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to risk professionals and project teams as applicable. Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
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Scope of Responsibilities
This position provides risk leadership and oversight across designated Technology & Enterprise Operations business domains, including various consumer lending operations and technology domains, including Retail Servicing, Customer Asset Management, and Consumer, Business & Retail Banking Technology. The role partners extensively with senior business leaders, frontline Risk Officers, Compliance, Audit, and other Risk Management functions to ensure effective risk governance, operational resilience, and strategic alignment with enterprise risk objectives.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of four or more risk professionals. Responsible for establishing the strategic direction of the function and building organizational capabilities to support a growing risk advisory model, with potential expansion of the team as business needs evolve.
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Education and Experience Required
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of nine years of experience in Risk Management, Operations, Audit, Compliance, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience providing risk advisory support to business leaders and cross-functional teams in a highly regulated environment.
- Experience leading complex initiatives and influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions.
- Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, governance practices, regulatory expectations, and internal controls.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage audiences at all organizational levels. Proven ability to build trusted relationships, drive consensus, and achieve results in a complex environment.
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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 $128,900.00 - $214,900.00 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 AmericaThis is a Buffalo, NY based position requiring onsite work four days a week, with the flexibility to work from home one day a week.
Senior Risk Manager – Technology & Enterprise Operations
The Senior Risk Manager is a key member of the Technology & Enterprise Operations First Line Risk team, serving as the primary risk advisor to various consumer lending operations and technology domains, including Retail Servicing, Customer Asset Management (CAM), and Consumer, Business & Retail Banking Technology. In this role, you will build trusted partnerships with business leaders, Front Office Risk Officers, and cross-functional stakeholders to proactively identify, assess, and manage operational, technology, regulatory, and emerging risks. The successful candidate will champion a culture of continuous risk advisement, embedding risk-informed decision making into business processes, strategic initiatives, and day-to-day operations rather than relying on reactive risk management practices.
The successful candidate will lead and execute multiple risk initiatives, drive effective governance and reporting practices, enhance risk frameworks and controls, and ensure alignment with the Bank's risk appetite and regulatory expectations. This position is responsible for influencing risk-informed decision making, promoting operational resilience, and strengthening sustainable risk management practices across the organization.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary risk advisor to assigned Technology & Enterprise Operations business lines, providing strategic guidance on operational, technology, compliance, regulatory, and emerging risks.
- Build trusted partnerships with Operations leadership, frontline Risk Officers, and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen risk awareness and decision-making.
- Promote a culture of proactive risk advisement, embedding risk considerations into business processes, initiatives, and strategic planning activities.
- Lead risk assessments and evaluate controls to identify opportunities to mitigate risk, enhance governance, and improve operational effectiveness.
- Drive multiple risk initiatives and remediation efforts, ensuring timely execution and sustainable outcomes.
- Develop and maintain meaningful risk reporting, metrics, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) that provide actionable insights to senior management.
- Partner with business and risk teams to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, policies, and enterprise risk management standards.
- Prepare and present risk-related reporting and recommendations to senior leadership and governance committees.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and improve efficiency across risk management activities.
- Support audit, regulatory, and issue management activities, ensuring timely resolution of findings and adherence to internal control standards.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to risk professionals and project teams as applicable. Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
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Scope of Responsibilities
This position provides risk leadership and oversight across designated Technology & Enterprise Operations business domains, including various consumer lending operations and technology domains, including Retail Servicing, Customer Asset Management, and Consumer, Business & Retail Banking Technology. The role partners extensively with senior business leaders, frontline Risk Officers, Compliance, Audit, and other Risk Management functions to ensure effective risk governance, operational resilience, and strategic alignment with enterprise risk objectives.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a team of four or more risk professionals. Responsible for establishing the strategic direction of the function and building organizational capabilities to support a growing risk advisory model, with potential expansion of the team as business needs evolve.
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Education and Experience Required
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of nine years of experience in Risk Management, Operations, Audit, Compliance, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience providing risk advisory support to business leaders and cross-functional teams in a highly regulated environment.
- Experience leading complex initiatives and influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions.
- Strong understanding of risk management frameworks, governance practices, regulatory expectations, and internal controls.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage audiences at all organizational levels. Proven ability to build trusted relationships, drive consensus, and achieve results in a complex environment.
#LI-111
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $128,900.00 - $214,900.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.Location
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote technology risk analyst jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, finance, or a related field
- Experience conducting IT risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies
- Proficiency with risk frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or COBIT
- Familiarity with GRC platforms such as Archer, ServiceNow, or similar tools
- Professional certification such as CRISC, CISA, or CISSP preferred
- Strong written communication skills for producing risk reports and audit documentation
Tips for Your Remote Technology Risk Analyst Job Search
Show your async risk communication skills
Remote technology risk analyst roles depend on written communication. Include work samples or descriptions of risk reports, control narratives, or audit memos you produced independently. Employers evaluating remote candidates want evidence you can communicate findings clearly without real-time back-and-forth.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote technology risk analyst openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly. Early applications on newly posted remote roles consistently receive more recruiter attention.
Highlight your GRC platform experience upfront
Remote technology risk analysts work inside GRC tools like ServiceNow GRC, RSA Archer, or OneTrust without IT desk support. Name the platforms you've used and the specific workflows you owned, such as control testing, risk register maintenance, or vendor assessments, in the first screen of your resume.
Prepare for remote-specific interview scenarios
Distributed hiring teams often use asynchronous video screens and written case assessments before live interviews. Practice explaining a risk finding or remediation recommendation in writing, and be ready to walk through how you manage stakeholder follow-up and documentation when you can't meet in person.
Remote Technology Risk Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote technology risk analyst job?
Target companies with distributed security and compliance teams, particularly in fintech, insurance, and enterprise software, where technology risk functions operate fully remotely. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with GRC platforms like ServiceNow, Archer, or similar tools. Candidates who document independent risk assessments, demonstrate async collaboration habits, and hold certifications like CRISC or CISA consistently stand out for remote roles.
Which companies hire remote technology risk analysts?
Employers currently hiring remote technology risk analysts include M&T Bank, Stryker, and Macquarie, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first firms and distributed teams in financial services, cloud technology, and insurance are the most consistent hirers for this role.
Can you get a remote technology risk analyst job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because you must demonstrate independence from day one without on-site mentorship. Smaller fintech startups and consultancies with distributed teams are more likely to hire junior candidates remotely. Building a portfolio of risk assessments, completing a CRISC or CompTIA Security+ certification, and showing strong written communication can substitute for direct professional experience.
Do you need a degree for remote technology risk analyst jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated skills over a specific credential, particularly when candidates hold recognized certifications like CRISC, CISA, or CGEIT. A portfolio showing real risk framework work, audit support, or control testing results carries significant weight. That said, roles at regulated financial institutions and large enterprises often list a bachelor's degree in information systems, finance, or a related field as a baseline requirement.
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