2027 Corporate Summer Internship Program- Planning & Trust Services

M&T Bank Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation invites applicants for a 10-week summer internship designed to develop professional skills and career growth. Interns participate in department initiatives and gain exposure to various areas through guest speakers and industry leaders.

Successful interns build a network with peers and may receive priority consideration for full-time opportunities across the Bank.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
• Work Visa Sponsorship not offered for this role.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with good problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with entry-level professional duties in assigned area.
• Adhere to internal policies, regulations, and risk controls.
• Work under supervision and support department initiatives.
• Engage with guest speakers and build internal network.
• Support projects and contribute to bank initiatives.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comm

Demonstrated computer skills

Proven analytical skills

Proven critical thinking skills

Strong organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Minimum GPA 3.0

Job description

Overview

Summer Interns complete a 10 week internship centered around professional development, career growth and building the necessary skills to succeed.

Summer Interns participate in projects and department initiatives that accelerate career growth and play an important role in building the future of the Bank.

As an Intern, you will gain exposure to other departments through guest speakers and industry leaders and a built-in network with peers as well as priority consideration for full time opportunities throughout the Bank.

Department Description

Wilmington Trust is a nationally recognized leader in fiduciary services.

Wealth Management Trust Services is entrusted to administer generations of family wealth within personal trusts on behalf of M&T Bank, Wilmington Trust, NA, and Wilmington Trust Company as trustee.

Individual Trust Officers, working in accordance with Wilmington Trust’s policies and procedures, are an integral part of Wilmington Trust’s heritage of fiduciary responsibility.

Primary Responsibilities

• Complete duties and responsibilities of an entry‑level professional nature specific to assigned area of the Bank.
• Ensure activities adhere to established internal policies and external regulations as applicable.
• 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.
• 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 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.

Scope of Responsibilities

The jobholder works under immediate supervision.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities

Not Applicable

Education and Experience Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Work Visa Sponsorship not offered for this role

Education and Experience Preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Proven analytical skills
• Proven critical thinking skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Detail-oriented

Salary

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00 per hour. The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above encompasses all geographic locations. The pay rate specific to your location will fall within this range and is available from your recruiter.

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Company Overview

Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve.

M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust.

M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C.

For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long‑lasting relationships with our customers.

We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution.

As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year.

Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do.

We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members.

View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more.

Benefits

• competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.

Drug Free Workplace

M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace.