2027 Executive Associate Program - Technology

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

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation is seeking an Executive Associate in Buffalo, NY, to join a high-impact leadership development program for MBA graduates. The role focuses on transforming enterprise operations and partnering with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives across technology, data, and operations.

The EA will support major technology investments, manage cross-functional workstreams, and deliver executive-level analyses and presentations to shape business strategy and execution.

Qualifications

• MBA from accredited business school.
• Minimum 3 years’ professional work experience.
• Strong leadership potential and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support large-scale transformation initiatives focused on operating model redesign and enterprise efficiency.
• Partner with leaders to evaluate AI enablement, digital transformation, and business innovation.
• Develop executive-level briefs, business cases, and strategic recommendations.
• Conduct research on industry trends and competitive dynamics.
• Present findings to executive leadership and influence strategy.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

MBA from accredited business school

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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. Position Overview The Executive Associate (EA) is a high-impact leadership development role designed for MBA graduates who are motivated by complex business challenges, enterprise-wide collaboration, and the opportunity to influence meaningful change. Working closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders, the Associate will support strategic initiatives that advance the Bank’s priorities related to Teaming for Growth and Operational Excellence. An Executive Associate within Technology may have the opportunity to support bank wide transformation efforts spanning Data, Technology, and Operations. This role offers exposure to some of the Bank’s largest enterprise transformation initiatives. An EA may work alongside executive leaders driving AI adoption, technology modernization, operating model redesign, and process reinvention across a function representing more than one-third of the Bank’s workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Support large-scale transformation initiatives focused on operating model redesign, process modernization, automation, and enterprise efficiency.
• Partner with leaders across Data, Technology, and Operations to evaluate emerging opportunities related to AI enablement, digital transformation, and business innovation.
• Analyze business, financial, customer, operational, and market data to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and recommendations for leadership.
• Contribute to enterprise program management efforts supporting major technology investments, platform modernization, and organizational change initiatives.
• Develop executive-level presentations, briefing materials, business cases, and strategic recommendations to support decision-making.
• Conduct research on emerging industry trends, competitive dynamics, customer behaviors, and innovation opportunities.
• Facilitate working sessions and stakeholder discussions to align priorities and advance strategic objectives.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and participate in discussions that shape business strategy and execution.

Areas of Exposure

• Enterprise Strategy
• Business Transformation
• Operational Excellence
• AI Enablement & Digital Innovation
• Technology Modernization
• Enterprise Program Management
• Process Automation & Improvement
• Change Management
• Cross-Functional Project Leadership
• Executive Leadership Engagement

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 project management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Work visa sponsorship not offered for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of leadership, initiative, and delivering results in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across teams without direct authority.
• Intellectual curiosity, learning agility, and a desire to understand the business from an enterprise perspective.
• Experience leading projects, managing stakeholders, or driving organizational change is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data-driven decision-making tools.

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.

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 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.

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

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.