2027 Management Development Program - Asset Management Research Analyst (Radnor, PA)

M&T Bank Corporation; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Radnor, Pennsylvania is recruiting for its Management Development Program (MDP), a non-rotational, one-year training track blending core training and on-the-job development.

Participants receive job-specific and general banking training, plus coaching, teamwork on projects, and exposure to senior management across departments. The program emphasizes leadership, risk awareness, and regulatory compliance as a path to future roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree candidate at a school where M&T Bank recruits MDPs (or an MBA student with no work experience).
• Outstanding academic credentials (GPA of 3.0 or better).
• Up to 1 year’s work experience.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Demonstrated presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Work/internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and complete a one-year long, non-rotational training program while creating and adding value to assigned department.
• Receive job specific training, general training in banking, communication and leadership, and personalized coaching and feedback.
• Performance measures may include objective test scores, peer and sponsor feedback from group projects, facilitator feedback, and final assessments.
• Core Training to learn banking, basic financial skills, technical skills, and leadership/interpersonal skills.
• Group Projects with peers and sponsors, presenting recommendations and potential project solutions.
• On-the-Job Training teaching departmental policies, procedures, systems, and products.
• Complete tasks in compliance with laws and regulations; adhere to risk Appetite; escalate issues to management.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree candidate

MBA candidate (no work experience)

Job description

Overview

Serves as a member of the Management Development Program (MDP) and participates in ten weeks of Core Training and one year of On-the-Job training (OJT). Core Training responsibilities include participation in classroom training, observations of departmental presentations, interaction with senior management, peer networking, and working in teams on group project assignments. OJT responsibilities vary by department and are assigned by the department manager. The position may be responsible for additional projects assigned by the department manager or Leadership Development Manager.

Department Description

The Manager Research Group is primarily responsible for the due diligence and oversight of third‑party investment managers and investment products utilized by Wilmington Trust clients. The team also manages several proprietary investment products including mutual funds and private funds. The team collaborates with other departments within Wilmington Trust to drive investment policy decisions.

Department Responsibilities

• Prepare research reports to support the analysis of Senior Research Analysts
• Analyze portfolio risks, exposures and performance drivers
• Manage the screening and presentation of investment ideas
• Research and identify investment ideas to bring to senior analysts for consideration on a proactive basis
• Prepare documentation to communicate portfolio performance, investment options, risks, and pending decisions
• Participate in regular meetings and calls to discuss organizational developments, investment strategy, performance and risk
• Collaborate with client‑facing colleagues to strengthen their understanding of investment solutions
• Build a strong reputation as an investment professional within the organization
• Understand and adhere to the M&T Bank’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with M&T Bank’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

Ideal Department Qualifications

Strong understanding of capital markets and current knowledge of the state of the industry Proficient with common industry tools such as Morningstar Direct or FactSet Research-driven skill set Motivated self-starter comfortable working with senior management CFA, progress toward obtaining CFA designation

Primary Program Responsibilities

Participate in and complete a one-year long, non-rotational training program while creating and adding value to assigned department. Receive job specific training, general training in banking, communication and leadership, and personalized coaching and feedback. Performance measures may include several objective test scores, peer and sponsor feedback from group projects, facilitator feedback, Leadership Development Manager-MDP feedback, Department Manager feedback, final assessment score, and year-end performance appraisal from Department Manager.

Core Training- Participate in training throughout the one-year assignment to learn banking, basic financial skills, technical skills, and leadership/interpersonal skills. Develop a solid understanding of banking functions, processes, and operations.

Group Projects- Participate in group project assignments, working with a team of their peers to build relationships within their teams as well as with project sponsors, internal and external contacts, and senior management. Teams make a presentation to senior management at the conclusion of each project providing recommendations and potential project solutions.

On-the-Job Training- The fundamental skills taught in core training are combined with On-the-Job training based on the incumbent's assignment. Job specific training teaches departmental policies, procedures, systems, and products.

Upon completion of MDP, all incumbents attain basic skills necessary to contribute as individual contributors and/or managers in their assigned department. Complete tasks in a manner that are compliant with applicable laws and regulations and/or that serve to help the Company be in compliance with laws and regulations that apply to the business line the position supports. 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

The Management Development Program is a non-rotational, one-year training program for recent college graduates where participants learn about sales, accounting, project management and leadership skills depending upon their career track. Various methods of training include classroom study, divisional orientations, and teamwork on group projects. These fundamentals are coupled with on-the-job training to allow for immediate application in the area for which the participant has been hired. Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities: Not Applicable.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree candidate at a school where M&T Bank recruits MDPs (or an MBA student with no work experience)
• Outstanding academic credentials (GPA of 3.0 or better)
• Up to 1 years’ work experience
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Work/internship experience

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 $29.57 - $43.99 per hour. 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: Radnor, Pennsylvania, 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. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more.

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