Compliance Testing Analyst II – Lending Compliance Testing

M&T Bank

. Assist in the execution of compliance testing engagements using a risk-based approach .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,200 - $103,600 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in compliance testing, risk assessment, and regulatory requirements within the financial services sector. Proficient in developing test scripts and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure adherence to internal control standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Compliance TestingRisk AssessmentRegulatory KnowledgeTest Script DevelopmentFinancial Services Experience

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Hard Skills

Compliance TestingRisk AssessmentTest Script DevelopmentControl IdentificationSubstantive TestingAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsDocumentationEscalation of FindingsMultitasking

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Personal ComputersSoftware Packages

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIACISACAMSCRCM

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesMortgage LendingConsumer BankingCommercial BankingBusiness BankingOperational RiskInternal Control StandardsAudit FindingsCompliance StandardsRisk Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the execution of compliance testing engagements using a risk-based approach
Assist with ongoing risk assessment, control identification, and testing execution across lending activities
Interface with organizational stakeholders to obtain information related to processes and controls
Plan and execute control and substantive testing; assist in reviewing testing and evaluating results
Organize and complete work within established timeframes and provide completion updates
Participate in collaborative testing team discussions with management
Serve as a resource to junior compliance team members
Review test findings with testing management and compliance officers
Maintain working knowledge of regulatory requirements
Assess business unit processes and controls and provide risk-focused input on testing approaches
Independently document higher-complexity test scripts
Participate in special projects and multitask to meet deadlines
Adhere to compliance, operational risk, regulatory, and internal control standards
Identify risk-related findings requiring escalation
Maintain internal control standards and implement audit and regulatory findings
Complete other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a business related curriculum and a minimum 2 years' relevant work experience (Compliance, Audit or Risk Management), OR, in lieu of a degree a combined minimum of 6 years’ higher education and/or work experience including 2 years’ relevant work experience
Fundamental understanding of financial services functions
Financial services industry experience, particularly within Mortgage, Consumer, Commercial, or Business Banking lending activities is highly preferred
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Strong interpersonal skills, having the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Possess regulatory knowledge related to aspects of the portfolio
Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent software packages
Related certifications (CPA, CIA, CISA, CAMS, CRCM or similar) preferred
MBA or Master's Degree in an appropriate field preferred
Experience building compliance/audit test scripts is highly preferred