Responsible for supporting a variety of functions including, but not limited to, handling accounts in the legal process, repossession, foreclosure or bankruptcy processing. Serves as a key contact for both internal and external counsel.
Primary Responsibilities:- Collaborate with internal personnel and outside counsel to establish effective legal strategy while maximizing cost containment opportunities.
- Initiate direct contact with business partners and vendors to ensure services provided are meeting predetermined service level agreements.
- Collaborate with counsel and business partners to negotiate sale and settlement agreements.
- Monitor workout strategies in use, as well as associated expenses, to ensure adequate protection for M&T with respect to its interest in the collateral, and expected net return.
- Review and approve attorney SmartSpend fees; track expenses at the customer level.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the business and its functions, processes and operations.
- Keep abreast of business and market trends that may affect business and department.
- Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
- 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.
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
The incumbent works under supervision and has regular internal contact with other departments and externally with customers and service providers. This position has limited customer interaction.
Education and Experience Required:- Associate’s degree and minimum of 1 years’ relevant banking experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 3 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 1 years’ relevant banking experience.
- Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
- Detail oriented.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience in Collections or Loss Mitigation.
- Knowledge of M&T Bank systems.
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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 $20.55 - $34.25 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.LocationGetzville, New York, United States of AmericaSkills Required
- Associate's degree and at least 1 year of relevant banking experience
- Alternatively, at least 3 years of combined higher education and/or work experience, including at least 1 year of relevant banking experience
- Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
- Detail-oriented
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in collections or loss mitigation
- Knowledge of M&T Bank systems
M&T Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are positioned as a strong pillar, including a 401(k) match and the possibility of an additional employer contribution, plus access to an employee stock purchase plan.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are framed as competitive, with a flexible PTO approach and paid volunteer time called out as a meaningful add-on to standard leave.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support appears comparatively robust, highlighted by mental-health therapy/coaching sessions and broader wellness programming alongside community-oriented perks.
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What We Do
M&T Bank is a multi-state community-focused bank serving New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia and Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, the company provides banking, investment, insurance and mortgage financial services to more than 3.6 million consumer, business and government clients.
