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Internal Audit Manager roles consistently attract H-1B visa sponsorship from large financial institutions, consulting firms, and multinationals. Employers value this function enough to sponsor because qualified candidates are genuinely scarce, and the specialty occupation standard is well-established for audit management. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsTHIS POSITION WILL BE HYBRID 4 DAYS/WEEK ONSITE (1 DAY REMOTE) BASED OUT OF: BUFFALO NY, WILMINGTON DE, BRIDGEPORT CT, or ISELIN NJ. MUST BE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OR WILLING TO RELOCATE.
Overview
The Audit Manager is responsible for providing primary audit oversight across assigned Consumer and Business Banking domains, including Retail and Mortgage, and the associated operational, compliance, and technology risk environment. This role leads risk assessment, control evaluation, audit execution, and continuous auditing and monitoring across key business processes, products, and enabling systems, while coaching team members to deliver high-quality audit results aligned with department standards and industry expectations. As a member of the Audit Management Team, the role also supports audit methodology enhancements, stakeholder engagement, talent development, and the continued advancement of the Audit Department across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Execution & Risk Coverage
- Support the department’s risk assessment process and development of the annual audit plan, with primary accountability for determining audit coverage across assigned domains, including key products, processes, portfolios, third-party relationships, and supporting technology platforms.
- Stay current on evolving industry practices, regulatory guidance, and emerging risks impacting consumer credit and lending; proactively advise audit leadership on risk coverage considerations.
- Independently manage all phases of the audit process—including planning, execution, continuous auditing, and validation procedures—for assigned domains, in a risk-based manner that ensures integrated coverage across operational, compliance, and technology risks, while maintaining independence and adherence to department and professional standards.
- Lead a team of auditors in the identification, assessment, and testing of key business, operational, regulatory, and technology risks impacting assigned domains, including evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of business controls and supporting IT general controls (ITGCs) related to Consumer and Business Banking processes, financial reporting, credit risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience.
- Consult with Consumer and Business Banking, Technology, and Risk Management stakeholders regarding risk and control matters. This includes proposing solutions to audit findings, recommending control enhancements, and representing Internal Audit on cross-functional working groups as appropriate.
- Manage multiple audit engagements and competing priorities concurrently in an efficient and effective manner with minimal oversight.
- Lead teams in incorporating data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to enhance risk identification and audit execution throughout all phases of the audit lifecycle.
- Clearly demonstrate visible support for the department’s strategic objectives, including enhanced coverage of technology-enabled risks and integrated assurance approaches.
Leadership, Decision Making, and Stakeholder Management
- Exercise strong independent judgment, initiative, and critical thinking in ambiguous or complex risk scenarios.
- Communicate audit status, emerging risks, and significant issues clearly and proactively to audit leadership and business executives, following a “no surprises” philosophy.
- Build trusted, productive relationships with Banking leaders, risk partners, and audit colleagues while maintaining independence and objectivity.
- Demonstrate political acuity, sound decision-making, and sensitivity to organizational and cultural dynamics.
- Actively lead and support the advancement of Internal Audit’s strategic objectives and reputation as a trusted risk advisor.
Talent Development and Knowledge Sharing
- Coach, mentor, and oversee audit team members, tailoring development approaches based on experience and skill level, including building capability in assessing technology risks within assigned domains.
- Actively contribute to department-wide talent development, including cross-training auditors on Consumer and Business Banking products, systems, and supporting technologies.
- Partner with Audit leadership team on staffing, performance evaluations, promotions, compensation recommendations, and performance management for direct reports.
Governance, Risk, & Compliance
- Adhere to all company policies, risk management frameworks, and regulatory standards applicable to audit and operational risk.
- Support a strong control environment, including timely remediation of internal and external audit issues and regulatory findings.
- Champion an inclusive, collaborative work environment that reflects the M&T Bank brand and values.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities
- Responsible for the timely delivery of high-quality, value-added audit and assurance services across assigned domains and enabling technology environment, consistent with Audit Committee expectations and regulatory standards.
- Demonstrate deep working knowledge of regulatory guidance and examination expectations across assigned Consumer and Business Banking domains, including Retail and Mortgage (e.g., consumer protection and fair lending requirements, UDAAP/UDAP, TILA, HMDA, and mortgage servicing expectations, as applicable), and provide oversight of operational, compliance, and technology audit procedures supporting those areas. This includes maintaining audit readiness for regulatory reviews and examinations and ensuring coverage remains aligned to applicable regulatory, business, and technology risks.
- Ensure ongoing conformance with professional auditing standards and internal audit methodology.
- Communicate regularly with Senior, Middle, and Line Management, External Auditors, and periodic engagement with regulatory agencies.
Supervisory / Managerial Responsibilities
This position has direct supervisory responsibility for selected audit team members and may provide coaching or oversight to audit professionals assigned to audit engagements.
Education and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, and 7 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to develop and coach others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and critical thinking.
- Effective negotiation skills and the ability to maintain independent viewpoints in senior-level discussions.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or Master’s degree in an appropriate field.
- 3-5 years of IT audit experience.
- 7-10 years of people leadership experience.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar.
- Financial Services industry experience preferred, particularly within banking, credit, or lending environments.
- Prior experience with technology risk, IT controls, cybersecurity, or data governance supporting Consumer and Business Banking processes preferred.
Why This Role
This role offers the opportunity to influence risk outcomes across the Consumer and Business Banking domains, partner with senior leaders, and play a critical role in protecting the organization while enabling responsible growth. It is ideal for an experienced professional seeking broader exposure, strategic impact, and visible leadership within a high-performing Internal Audit function.
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $107,500.00 - $179,100.00 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 America
THIS POSITION WILL BE HYBRID 4 DAYS/WEEK ONSITE (1 DAY REMOTE) BASED OUT OF: BUFFALO NY, WILMINGTON DE, BRIDGEPORT CT, or ISELIN NJ. MUST BE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OR WILLING TO RELOCATE.
Overview
The Audit Manager is responsible for providing primary audit oversight across assigned Consumer and Business Banking domains, including Retail and Mortgage, and the associated operational, compliance, and technology risk environment. This role leads risk assessment, control evaluation, audit execution, and continuous auditing and monitoring across key business processes, products, and enabling systems, while coaching team members to deliver high-quality audit results aligned with department standards and industry expectations. As a member of the Audit Management Team, the role also supports audit methodology enhancements, stakeholder engagement, talent development, and the continued advancement of the Audit Department across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Audit Execution & Risk Coverage
- Support the department’s risk assessment process and development of the annual audit plan, with primary accountability for determining audit coverage across assigned domains, including key products, processes, portfolios, third-party relationships, and supporting technology platforms.
- Stay current on evolving industry practices, regulatory guidance, and emerging risks impacting consumer credit and lending; proactively advise audit leadership on risk coverage considerations.
- Independently manage all phases of the audit process—including planning, execution, continuous auditing, and validation procedures—for assigned domains, in a risk-based manner that ensures integrated coverage across operational, compliance, and technology risks, while maintaining independence and adherence to department and professional standards.
- Lead a team of auditors in the identification, assessment, and testing of key business, operational, regulatory, and technology risks impacting assigned domains, including evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of business controls and supporting IT general controls (ITGCs) related to Consumer and Business Banking processes, financial reporting, credit risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience.
- Consult with Consumer and Business Banking, Technology, and Risk Management stakeholders regarding risk and control matters. This includes proposing solutions to audit findings, recommending control enhancements, and representing Internal Audit on cross-functional working groups as appropriate.
- Manage multiple audit engagements and competing priorities concurrently in an efficient and effective manner with minimal oversight.
- Lead teams in incorporating data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques to enhance risk identification and audit execution throughout all phases of the audit lifecycle.
- Clearly demonstrate visible support for the department’s strategic objectives, including enhanced coverage of technology-enabled risks and integrated assurance approaches.
Leadership, Decision Making, and Stakeholder Management
- Exercise strong independent judgment, initiative, and critical thinking in ambiguous or complex risk scenarios.
- Communicate audit status, emerging risks, and significant issues clearly and proactively to audit leadership and business executives, following a “no surprises” philosophy.
- Build trusted, productive relationships with Banking leaders, risk partners, and audit colleagues while maintaining independence and objectivity.
- Demonstrate political acuity, sound decision-making, and sensitivity to organizational and cultural dynamics.
- Actively lead and support the advancement of Internal Audit’s strategic objectives and reputation as a trusted risk advisor.
Talent Development and Knowledge Sharing
- Coach, mentor, and oversee audit team members, tailoring development approaches based on experience and skill level, including building capability in assessing technology risks within assigned domains.
- Actively contribute to department-wide talent development, including cross-training auditors on Consumer and Business Banking products, systems, and supporting technologies.
- Partner with Audit leadership team on staffing, performance evaluations, promotions, compensation recommendations, and performance management for direct reports.
Governance, Risk, & Compliance
- Adhere to all company policies, risk management frameworks, and regulatory standards applicable to audit and operational risk.
- Support a strong control environment, including timely remediation of internal and external audit issues and regulatory findings.
- Champion an inclusive, collaborative work environment that reflects the M&T Bank brand and values.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities
- Responsible for the timely delivery of high-quality, value-added audit and assurance services across assigned domains and enabling technology environment, consistent with Audit Committee expectations and regulatory standards.
- Demonstrate deep working knowledge of regulatory guidance and examination expectations across assigned Consumer and Business Banking domains, including Retail and Mortgage (e.g., consumer protection and fair lending requirements, UDAAP/UDAP, TILA, HMDA, and mortgage servicing expectations, as applicable), and provide oversight of operational, compliance, and technology audit procedures supporting those areas. This includes maintaining audit readiness for regulatory reviews and examinations and ensuring coverage remains aligned to applicable regulatory, business, and technology risks.
- Ensure ongoing conformance with professional auditing standards and internal audit methodology.
- Communicate regularly with Senior, Middle, and Line Management, External Auditors, and periodic engagement with regulatory agencies.
Supervisory / Managerial Responsibilities
This position has direct supervisory responsibility for selected audit team members and may provide coaching or oversight to audit professionals assigned to audit engagements.
Education and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field, and 7 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
- Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ability to develop and coach others.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong project management, analytical, and interpersonal skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and critical thinking.
- Effective negotiation skills and the ability to maintain independent viewpoints in senior-level discussions.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or Master’s degree in an appropriate field.
- 3-5 years of IT audit experience.
- 7-10 years of people leadership experience.
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar.
- Financial Services industry experience preferred, particularly within banking, credit, or lending environments.
- Prior experience with technology risk, IT controls, cybersecurity, or data governance supporting Consumer and Business Banking processes preferred.
Why This Role
This role offers the opportunity to influence risk outcomes across the Consumer and Business Banking domains, partner with senior leaders, and play a critical role in protecting the organization while enabling responsible growth. It is ideal for an experienced professional seeking broader exposure, strategic impact, and visible leadership within a high-performing Internal Audit function.
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $107,500.00 - $179,100.00 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 America
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Internal Audit Manager
Target large employers with dedicated compliance functions
Banks, insurance companies, and Fortune 500 firms run internal audit departments large enough to justify sponsorship. Smaller companies often outsource audit functions entirely, making them unlikely sponsors for this specific role.
Document the degree-to-role connection clearly
H-1B approval for Internal Audit Manager requires demonstrating specialty occupation. A degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with audit coursework is the cleanest fit. CPA or CIA credentials strengthen the theoretical foundation argument significantly.
Get the LCA wage level right before accepting an offer
Manager-level audit roles typically fall at wage Level III or IV in the Department of Labor's prevailing wage system. Confirm your offered compensation meets the certified LCA wage before your employer files to avoid petition complications.
Use prior H-1B approvals in the same role as precedent
If your employer has successfully sponsored Internal Audit Managers before, that approval history is meaningful evidence. Ask your immigration attorney to reference prior certifications when preparing the specialty occupation support letter.
Time your H-1B registration around your current status
If you're on OPT or STEM OPT, map your expiration date against the April lottery and October 1 start date. Employers familiar with this timeline are far more likely to commit to sponsorship without hesitation.
Highlight SOX compliance and risk framework experience in applications
Sarbanes-Oxley expertise, internal control frameworks like COSO, and experience with regulatory audits signal the specialized knowledge employers need. This also reinforces the specialty occupation argument that an ordinary business degree alone cannot satisfy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Internal Audit Manager qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Internal Audit Manager is well-established as a specialty occupation. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B visa petitions for this role when the employer demonstrates that a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is a standard and normal requirement for entry into the position. A job description that requires theoretical and practical application of audit methodology strengthens the case considerably.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor an Internal Audit Manager on an H-1B?
Large financial institutions, Big Four and mid-tier accounting firms, insurance companies, and publicly traded corporations with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance obligations are the most active sponsors. These employers run formal internal audit functions with dedicated headcount, which makes sponsorship economically justifiable. Browse open roles on Migrate Mate to identify which specific employers are actively hiring with sponsorship.
Do I need a CPA or CIA certification to get sponsored as an Internal Audit Manager?
Neither is strictly required for H-1B eligibility, but both help. USCIS focuses on whether the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not professional certifications. That said, CPA or CIA credentials corroborate the specialized nature of the work and often satisfy employer requirements independently. Some large employers list them as mandatory, which would make them relevant to your petition documentation.
What happens to my H-1B if I change employers after being sponsored as an Internal Audit Manager?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer through portability, as long as you file the new I-129 petition before your current status expires and you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file their own LCA and petition. The Internal Audit Manager role is defined consistently enough across employers that USCIS rarely challenges portability transfers for this title.
Is an E-3 visa an option for Australian nationals applying for Internal Audit Manager roles?
Yes. Australian citizens can pursue Internal Audit Manager positions on an E-3 visa, which requires the same specialty occupation and degree standards as the H-1B but has no lottery, no annual cap pressure, and allows unlimited two-year renewals. The employer must file a Labor Condition Application and your degree must align with the audit function. Processing is done at a U.S. consulate in Australia, not through USCIS.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Internal Audit Manager jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.