Lead Business Analytics & Reporting Analyst - Financial Investigations Unit, BSA/AML at M&T Bank | Buffalo, New York | Rezi

Lead Business Analytics & Reporting Analyst - Financial Investigations Unit, BSA/AML at M&T Bank

Lead Business Analytics & Reporting Analyst - Financial Investigations Unit, BSA/AML

M&T Bank · Buffalo, New York

4 days ago

Lead Business Analytics & Reporting Analyst - Financial Investigations Unit, BSA/AML

M&T Bank · Buffalo, New York

4 days ago
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About the Role

This position will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing advanced analytics and detection capabilities to support the Financial Investigations Unit, with a primary focus on insider threat and emerging financial crime risks. The role is responsible for leading complex, project-based analytical initiatives, including the development of detection scenarios, identification of anomalous behaviors, and translation of regulatory and intelligence-driven priorities into actionable analytics. The individual will partner across business, technology, and risk teams to assess emerging threats, develop scalable solutions, and enhance the organization’s ability to proactively detect and mitigate risk.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and enhance analytic rules, detection scenarios, and data-driven monitoring strategies to identify potential insider threat activity.
  • Perform complex data analysis across large, disparate datasets to identify patterns, trends, and emerging risks related to financial crime.
  • Translate regulatory guidance into actionable analytics, detection logic, and investigative frameworks.
  • Lead project-based analytical initiatives focused on emerging risks and contribute to enterprise detection capabilities.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements, validate detection outcomes, and implement analytics.
  • Synthesize complex analytical findings into clear, concise deliverables to support decision-making and risk strategy development.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts by refining detection logic, optimizing analytic processes, and enhancing data quality.
  • Support internal audits, regulatory inquiries, and model/detection validation efforts.
  • Act as a subject matter contributor for analytics supporting insider threat detection and BSA/AML investigations.
  • Adhere to applicable compliance and operational risk controls.
  • Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
  • Maintain M&T internal control standards.
  • Complete other related duties as assigned.
  • Acts as an advisor and coach to mentor junior team members.
  • May provide direction and leadership to more junior staff.

Requirements

  • Sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered for this role.

Skills

  • Python
  • SQL

Location

  • Buffalo, New York, United States of America

Work Type

  • Hybrid
  • 4 days in-office per week

Experience Level

  • Minimum of 4 years related business line experience
  • Combined minimum of 8 years higher education and/or work experience

Education Level

  • Bachelor’s degree

Salary/Compensations

  • $74,600.00 - $124,400.00 Annual (USD)

About the Company

  • M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees.