Frank Conway

About Frank Conway

With over 15 years of experience in managing and mitigating risks for the Commercial Division of M&T Bank, I am a seasoned executive with a proven track record of delivering results and ensuring compliance. I hold an MBA from University at Buffalo School of Management and a certificate in Advanced Risk Management from RMA Wharton, demonstrating my commitment to continuous learning and professional development. As the EVP of Commercial Risk Management, I lead a first line of defense team that covers various aspects of risk management, including audits, regulatory exams, operational risk policies, credit administration, vendor risk management, compliance, KYC Patriot Act, payment and cyber security policies. I also oversee the reporting and data analysis functions that support the risk management strategy and decision-making. My specialties include commercial customer service, treasury management, product management, e-commerce, and project management. I am passionate about enhancing the risk culture and governance of M&T Bank and empowering my team to deliver value-added solutions to our clients and stakeholders.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President

   M&T Bank

   Feb 2017 — Present · Buffalo, NY, US

   Manage first line of defense Risk Management team covering the Commercial Division of M&T Bank. Identify, assess, mitigate and monitor risks. Coordinate Audits, Regulatory exams and findings, Operational Risk policies and losses, Credit Administration, Vendor Risk Management, Compliance, KYC Patriot Act, Payment and Cyber Security policies.

Education

• University at Buffalo School of Management, The State University of New York

  MBA, Business

  1987 — 1992

• RMA Wharton

  Advanced Risk Management - Executive Program

  2015 — 2015