2027 Executive Associate Program - Commercial Banking

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

Job summary

M&T Bank invites top MBA graduates to join its Executive Associate Program in Buffalo, NY. The program accelerates careers with immersive leadership development, exposure to enterprise-wide projects, and collaboration with senior leaders across commercial banking functions including strategy, product development, and performance management.

You will work on high-visibility initiatives spanning business strategy, operating model design, and analytics, with duties ranging from planning roadmaps to

Qualifications

• Completed MBA from an accredited business school.
• Minimum of 3 years’ professional work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through work, extracurriculars, or community involvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong project management skills.
• Work visa sponsorship not offered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and implementing new products, programs and initiatives to achieve objectives and strategic outcomes.
• Provide analytical support for Bank-wide or divisional projects, designing and analyzing results.
• Analyze complex data sets and optimize data structures with critical thinking.
• Develop ad-hoc and automated analyses and reports including trend reporting.
• Synthesize large volumes of qualitative and quantitative information for decision-making.
• Coordinate regular conference calls and meetings with external peers or industry groups.

Skills

Leadership

Communication (verbal & written)

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

MBA

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

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.

Commercial Banking is one of M&T Bank’s largest lines of business, partnering with middle-market and large corporate clients to help them achieve their growth objectives. This organization provides a broad range of solutions, including lending, treasury management, capital markets, risk management, and advisory services, while working closely with clients across various industries and markets.

The Commercial Bank sits at the intersection of relationship management, strategy, credit, and business growth. Teams work collaboratively across the organization to deepen client relationships, deliver tailored financial solutions, and support the long-term success of both clients and the Bank.

As an Executive Associates you will work on some of the Bank’s most important priorities while partnering with leaders who help shape the future of the business. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence projects with enterprise-wide visibility while developing a deep understanding of commercial banking and the broader financial services industry. The work is expected to span a mix of business strategy, product development, business transformation, operating model design, and performance management. Your duties and responsibilities may also include:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in planning and implementing new products, programs and initiatives to achieve short and long-term business objectives and strategic outcomes. Support development of project roadmaps and plans.

• Provide analytical support for critical Bank-wide or divisional projects including planning, design and analysis of results, develop comprehensive documentation to align with regulatory expectations as needed.

• Analyze complex data sets, or analysis/optimization of data structures. Apply critical thinking to independently navigate problems and issues.

• Develop and produce 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 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.

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

Ideal Qualifications:

• Experience analyzing data, identifying trends, and developing insights using Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL or similar platforms is beneficial

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with confidence, credibility, and professionalism across a variety of audiences, including executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

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