Works closely with senior managers within the division/enterprise to manage key initiatives, including supporting critical Division/Enterprise cross-functional projects related to strategic objectives of the Bank, improving risk management and ensuring efficiency and sustainability of core processes and positioning the Bank to meet evolving regulatory expectations. Leads certain aspects of and/or support design, planning and implementation for time-sensitive, critical, programs and/or projects.
Primary Responsibilities:Lead planning and implementing of new products, programs and initiatives to achieve short and long-term business objectives and strategic outcomes. Support development of project roadmaps and plans.
Direct critical Bank-wide or divisional projects that may include planning, design and analysis of results, develop comprehensive documentation to align with regulatory expectations as needed, analysis of complex data sets, or analysis/optimization of data structures.
Assist with defining strategy of new initiatives within the division/enterprise. May serve as subject matter expert to drive requirements, development, and production of complex ad-hoc and automated departmental analyses and reports, including workflow, project and strategic analysis and trend reporting.
Synthesize large volumes of qualitative and quantitative information for analysis and decision-making.
Coordinate and contribute to discussions and agenda development of regular conference calls and in-person meetings of with external peers or industry groups, agencies and select US officials to share best practices and promote industry advocacy efforts.
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Promote an environment that supports belonging 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.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 11 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 7 years’ relevant work experience
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and function as a member of a team
Coach others in their area of expertise
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills necessary for business partner relationships within and outside the organization
Self-motivated, results driven, and well organized
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under time constraints in support of various assignments
Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Outlook or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Accounting, Engineering, or Business Administration; Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or advanced degree
Minimum of 8 years’ relevant work experience
Banking/financial industry experience
Expert in Six Sigma, Lean or Process Improvement, or project management methodology
Experience with SQL, programming and statistical software
Experience with financial, regulatory and/or process analysis, and technical writing
Curious and innovative
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years of relevant work experience, or 11 years of combined higher education and work experience including 7 years of relevant experience
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to coach others in area of expertise
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Self-motivated, results-driven, and well organized
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under time constraints
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Outlook, or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Accounting, Engineering, or Business Administration
- Master's degree in Business Administration or another advanced degree
- At least 8 years of relevant work experience
- Banking or financial industry experience
- Expertise in Six Sigma, Lean, process improvement, or project management methodology
- Experience with SQL, programming, and statistical software
- Experience with financial, regulatory, or process analysis and technical writing
- Curious and innovative mindset
M&T Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about M&T Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by M&T Bank.
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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.
