2027 Management Development Program - US Markets (Wilkes Barre, PA)

M&T Bank Corporation; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation offers a Management Development Program (MDP) in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Participants undergo ten weeks of Core Training and one year of On-the-Job training, with assignments in wealth management and related departments.

The program emphasizes classroom learning, leadership development, and hands-on experience across sales, banking, and investment support, with opportunities to advance toward a Wealth Advisor Associate role.

Qualifications

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrated presentation skills and ability to convey ideas.
• Leadership potential and previous leadership experiences.
• Work/internship experience in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Assist Wealth Advisor with operational support and reporting.
• Coordinate with fiduciary, planning, investment, and banking partners to meet client needs.
• Prepare prospecting lists and sales support materials.
• Document CRM with prospect, sales, client information, and communications.
• Attend internal meetings and assist in client materials and presentations.
• Support development of relationships and external centers of influence.
• Ensure compliance with risk and regulatory standards and related controls.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Leadership abilities

Work/internship experience

Education

Bachelor's or MBA candidate

GPA 3.0+

Job description

Program 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

When our clients need financial services outside of their core wealth management solutions, we have the resources to help. Our Wealth Management team will coordinate the delivery of any additional services they need, always with the client’s convenience in mind. We can also recommend more comprehensive options if the client, their family, or their business needs specialized expertise.

Department Responsibilities

• Assist the Wealth Advisor with operational support, inclusive of reporting that supports planning and investment needs to ensure client satisfaction.
• Leverage available internal and external resources, including fiduciary, planning, investment, and banking partners, as well as external accountants, attorneys, and other professionals to assist in resolving client-related issues and meeting client needs.
• Prepare targeted prospecting lists and other sales support to support an organized sales strategy and approach.
• Document the Customer Relationship Management system (CRM) with prospect, sales, client information and communication.
• Interact often with internal contacts and resources to accomplish goals.
• Develop, or aid in developing client meeting materials, under direction, to support business activities.
• Prepare annual Relationship Reviews to support identification of opportunities to develop and expand business and may present at internal committee meetings.
• Assist the Wealth Advisor by attending internal meetings to deepen knowledge of investments, core banking services, and Trust; take notes and highlight critical information as it pertains to client communication and servicing.
• As skills build, attend client meetings and take on more responsibilities involving direct client interaction.
• Support activities that lead to development of external centers of influence and represent the Firm’s expertise within the professional community to build a network of external referral partners.
• Gather data and prepare related materials to support these efforts.
• Complete all data input and reporting needs in a timely and accurate manner to support Wealth Management clients as it relates to planning, investments, and Trust activities.
• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls following Company or regulatory standards and policies.
• Complete investment-related compliance reviews and any other compliance support that arises.
• 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 diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including prompt implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

HOW YOU CAN GROW YOUR CAREER

After completion of your first year with the team, you’ll continue your partnership and with continuous training and support work towards building your own portfolio of business, eventually becoming a Wealth Advisor Associate. There is the opportunity to gain certifications and work towards continuing your career in a client facing role.

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

• 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.
• 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 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 Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

About Us

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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