2027 Enterprise Operations Development Program- Banking Services

M&T Bank; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY is seeking candidates for the Banking Services Operations Development Program to build leadership and analytical skills through immersive on-the-job projects and collaboration with senior analysts.

The role emphasizes routine reporting, data analysis, and participation in the planning, testing, and implementation of new projects and regulatory changes within Banking Services, with a focus on risk awareness and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and industry-specific software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and produce routine departmental reports and spreadsheets, including project or product strategy analyses, historical reporting and workflow and financial analyses.
• Complete routine analysis and judgment-based work over a single or a few closely related disciplines to support business decisions.
• Complete routine data review, research and/or reconciliation.
• Take a lead role in drafting and editing procedures for assigned area of Banking Services.
• Support user certifications and obtain documentation necessary for departmental audits.
• Participate in planning, testing, and implementing new projects, systems, products and regulatory changes within assigned area of Banking Services.
• Assist with technical troubleshooting and escalations, coordinating with business partners, vendors and technology to address issues for the team.
• Participate in Banking Services Operations Development Program activities.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

PC proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

1 year relevant work experience

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview:

The Banking Services Operations Development Program enables participants to gain in-depth professional and analytical experience with development of leadership and collaborative skills through a defined and customized immersive program. Program participants will gain experience in higher level operational aspects of Banking Services, work on projects, and provide analytical and operational support under

guidance of a manager or more senior analyst.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and produce routine departmental reports and spreadsheets, including but not limited to, project or product strategy analyses, historical reporting and workflow and financial analyses.
• Complete routine analysis and judgment-based work over a single or a few closely related disciplines to support business decisions.
• Complete routine data review, research and/or reconciliation.
• Take a lead role in drafting and editing procedures for assigned area of Banking Services.
• Support user certifications and obtain documentation necessary for departmental audits.
• Participate in planning, testing, and implementing new projects, systems, products and regulatory changes within assigned area of Banking Services.
• Assist with technical troubleshooting and escalations, coordinating with business partners, vendors and technology to address issues for the team.
• Participate in Banking Services Operations Development Program activities.
• 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.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Work visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

No supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience Required:

Minimum 4 years’ higher education and/or relevant work experience

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated interpersonal skills

Demonstrated analytical skills

Proficient in the use of Personal Computers including word processing, spreadsheet, presentations and industry-specific software

Education and Experience Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 1 year relevant work experience

Physical Requirements:

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $29.57 - $43.99 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

Buffalo, New York, United States of America