Conversion & Testing Lead

Overview:

Oversees a function for assigned business, having significant autonomy in leading the execution of system testing and conversion planning & execution, quality, issue management, reporting, solutions, analytics, or project management, and establishes appropriate policies and frameworks for the function. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of system testing strategies, including an integrated testing framework and plan, test scrips and traceability matrices, defect management processes, and testing quality & progress reporting.
• Let the development and execution of system conversion strategies, including conversion approach, portfolio migration plans, validation of conversion logic & decisions, dashboard & monitoring processes, and mock and live conversion event plans.
• Chair/lead testing and conversion-related working groups, councils and committees.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the data testing and conversion practices and keep abreast of industry trends.
• Monitor quality of data within conversion activities, through the development of key performance/key risk indicators (KPIs/KRIs) to ensure effective data risk management.
• Coordinate the remediation of data management-related issues.
• Advocate for the usage of business and enterprise data management and business intelligence tools by relevant stakeholders.
• Lead analysis of large data sets to derive business insights to drive tangible business value.
• Lead special projects as assigned.
• Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.  Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis.  Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity 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.

Scope of Responsibilities:Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years’ professional experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum 13 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 9 years’ professional experience

Minimum of 3 years’ managerial experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong persuasion skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical ability

Creative problem solving skills

Strong project management leadership

Experience coordinating cross-functional teams at various levels

Highly skilled proficiency in the use of spreadsheets, graphing, and presentations with a working knowledge of financial models

Education and Experience Preferred:

Master’s Degree

Minimum of 12 years’ professional experience, including management experience

Knowledge of data management practices and/or Bank products, systems and workflows

Knowledge of process improvement methodology and business process management techniques

Proficient in pertinent project and presentation software

Experience with loan system conversions, a plus

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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 $136,787.30 - $227,978.83 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of America