2027 Executive Associate Program - Audit

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation's Executive Associate Program in Buffalo, NY is designed for 2nd year MBA students to accelerate their careers through immersive leadership experiences and exposure to bank-wide leadership. The cohort collaborates with peers to drive change aligned with the bank's vision.

Selected candidates complete project assignments across Treasury, Wealth Management, Institutional Services, and more, work with senior leaders, and develop leadership, strategic, and risk-management

Qualifications

• Completed MBA from an accredited business school.
• Minimum of 3 years’ professional work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, as evidenced through previous work experience, extracurricular activities, or community involvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills to think strategically and critically analyze complex business challenges.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Work visa sponsorship not offered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Complete project and/or management-related assignments in such functional areas as Treasury, Wealth Management, Institutional Services, Credit, Finance, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and/or Technology and Enterprise Operations.
• Work directly with senior leaders in completion of assignments.
• 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 a culture of 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 assignments as requested.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Project management

Collaboration

Education

MBA

Job description

Overview

The Executive Associate Program is designed for 2nd year MBA students who seek to accelerate their career within M&T Bank. Program hires will undergo an immersive leadership experience designed to develop leadership competencies and strategic capabilities. Throughout the first year, the incoming cohort will be introduced to Program alumni, Bank-wide leadership, and collaborate with peers to drive change to support the vision and goals of the Bank.

Primary Responsibilities

• Complete project and/or management-related assignments in such functional areas as Treasury, Wealth Management, Institutional Services, Credit, Finance, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and/or Technology and Enterprise Operations.
• Work directly with senior leaders in completion of assignments.
• 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 a culture of 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 assignments as requested.

Scope of Responsibilities

Complete project/management related assignments in field of expertise within the Executive Associate Program.

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities

None

Education and Experience Required

• Completed MBA from an accredited business school.
• Minimum of 3 years’ professional work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, as evidenced through previous work experience, extracurricular activities, or community involvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills to think strategically and critically analyze complex business challenges.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Work visa sponsorship not offered for this role.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $171,000. 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

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 165years, 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.

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.

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