2027 Summer Executive Associate Program

National Black MBA Association; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank is offering the Summer Executive Associate (SEA) Program, a 10-week, project-based experience designed for 1st year MBAs with strong leadership potential.

You will work on assignments across banking functions and collaborate with senior leaders, while adhering to risk controls and the bank's values.

Visa sponsorship is not offered; the program emphasizes professional development and exposure to executive leadership, with compensation within market ranges.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform project and/or management assignments across Treasury, Trust/Investment, Credit, Finance, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Technology and Banking Operations.
• Work directly with senior leaders in completion of assignments.
• Perform other related assignments as requested by management.
• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership potential

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Education

MBA program enrollment

Job description

The Summer Executive Associate (SEA) Program is designed for 1st year MBAs 10 weeks of impactful project-based assignments, with significant access to senior management and the bank’s previous Executive Associates (EA).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform project and/or management related assignments in such functional areas as Treasury, Trust and Investment Services, Credit, Finance, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Technology and Banking Operations.
• Work directly with senior leaders in completion of assignments.
• Perform other related assignments as requested by management.
• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
• 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:

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

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:

Not applicable.

Education and Experience Required:

• Current enrollment in an MBA Program from an accredited business school.
• Minimum three years professional, full time work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential, as evidenced through previous work experience, extracurricular activities, or community involvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and critically analyze complex business challenges
• Strong project management skills and the ability 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.