Consumer Credit Risk - Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst

M&T Bank•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

Overview: Perform advanced credit risk data analysis in support of the consumer deposit overdrafts to identify areas of risk, evaluate the risk of proposed product, process, policy, and model changes, and provide ongoing monitoring of credit metrics. Forecast overdraft charge-off losses for capital adequacy planning and the annual operating plan. Ensure compliance with internal governance processes and external regulatory requirements; provide expertise and guidance to first-line partners. Support additional consumer unsecured products (credit cards, unsecured loans) as needed. Primary Responsibilities: Assist in establishing, monitoring, evaluating and interpreting data with a risk management focus with an understanding of business strategy. Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant databases to provide data and credit risk analytical support to Senior Management. Perform data manipulation and analysis using SQL, SAS and Microsoft Excel and present results and recommendations to Credit Risk Management. Track portfolio performance and risk strategy results. Incorporate observations and data in to existing models to improve predictive results. Identify deviations from forecast/expectations and explain variances. Identify risk and/or opportunities. Provide guidance and direction to lower level analysts regarding all aspects of data analysis and the construction of predictive statistical models. Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management. Promote an environment that supports belonging 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. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more. Ready to join our team? Submit your application today! If you are unable to apply through this site due to technical issues or need an accommodation to apply, please contact us at [email protected] for assistance. M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace. Career Site Privacy Notice

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis or another technical discipline, OR in lieu of degree, A combined minimum of 7 years higher education and/or work experience to include a minimum of 3 years relevant experience. -OR- Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis or another technical discipline, with minimum of 1 year relevant experience, OR in lieu of degree, A combined minimum of 7 years higher education and/or work experience to include a minimum of 1 year relevant experience.
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience Banking or Financial Services experience.
Experience with SAS, SAS Enterprise Miner and other Statistical Software Packages.
Advanced Knowledge of SQL and Microsoft Office.
Ability to utilize analytics in a collaborative manner across business functions and product lines to derive optimum solutions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts.
Demonstrated ability to manipulate and analyze data across large databases.

Nice To Haves

Credit Analysis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in establishing, monitoring, evaluating and interpreting data with a risk management focus with an understanding of business strategy.
Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant databases to provide data and credit risk analytical support to Senior Management.
Perform data manipulation and analysis using SQL, SAS and Microsoft Excel and present results and recommendations to Credit Risk Management.
Track portfolio performance and risk strategy results.
Incorporate observations and data in to existing models to improve predictive results.
Identify deviations from forecast/expectations and explain variances.
Identify risk and/or opportunities.
Provide guidance and direction to lower level analysts regarding all aspects of data analysis and the construction of predictive statistical models.
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.
Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Promote an environment that supports belonging 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.