2027 Summer Executive Associate Program - Risk Management

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

Job summary

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY offers a Summer Executive Associate position in Risk Management for MBA students. The 10-week program exposes you to how the bank identifies, assesses, monitors, and manages risk across the enterprise, with significant access to senior management and former Executive Associates.

As a SEA in Risk Management, you will support research, analysis, and the development of executive presentations, dashboards, and reports to inform leadership decisions while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an MBA program from an accredited business school.
• Minimum two years professional full-time work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential 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.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of M&T’s Risk Management Framework and how risk management supports business strategy, growth, and regulatory expectations.
• Support research, analysis, and project work across various risk disciplines, including operational, credit, compliance, and enterprise risk management activities.
• Assist in the development of executive-level presentations, briefing materials, reports, and dashboards to support leadership discussions and decision-making.
• Conduct research on emerging industry trends, regulatory developments, and evolving risk management practices to identify opportunities and implications for the business.
• Attend governance forums, working groups, and stakeholder meetings to observe how risk considerations are integrated into strategic and operational decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information, analyze business challenges, and support initiatives that drive process improvement and operational effectiveness.
• Analyze data and prepare insights that help leaders assess risks, identify trends, and prioritize strategic opportunities.
• Assist with special projects that require collaboration across business units, helping teams navigate complex issues and achieve shared objectives.
• Support the identification of opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and improve execution across the Risk Management organization.
• Present project findings, recommendations, and key takeaways to Risk Management leadership and other stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

MBA student

Job description

Overview:

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).

Summer Executive Associate - Risk Management

As a Summer Executive Associate within Risk Management, you will gain exposure to how M&T identifies, assesses, monitors, and manages risk across the enterprise. Working closely with senior leaders, you will contribute to strategic projects, support business initiatives, and develop insights that help strengthen organizational decision-making.

Key Responsibilitie** s**

• Gain an understanding of M&T’s Risk Management Framework and how risk management supports business strategy, growth, and regulatory expectations.
• Support research, analysis, and project work across various risk disciplines, including operational, credit, compliance, and enterprise risk management activities.
• Assist in the development of executive-level presentations, briefing materials, reports, and dashboards to support leadership discussions and decision-making.
• Conduct research on emerging industry trends, regulatory developments, and evolving risk management practices to identify opportunities and implications for the business.
• Attend governance forums, working groups, and stakeholder meetings to observe how risk considerations are integrated into strategic and operational decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information, analyze business challenges, and support initiatives that drive process improvement and operational effectiveness.
• Analyze data and prepare insights that help leaders assess risks, identify trends, and prioritize strategic opportunities.
• Assist with special projects that require collaboration across business units, helping teams navigate complex issues and achieve shared objectives.
• Support the identification of opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and improve execution across the Risk Management organization.
• Present project findings, recommendations, and key takeaways to Risk Management leadership and other stakeholders.

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 two 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.

Location

Buffalo, New York, United States of America