2027 Summer Executive Associate Program - Risk Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to senior management

MBA-level project experience

Job summary

Apply for the Summer Executive Associate Program at M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY. This 10‑week program offers MBA students project‑based work with substantial access to senior leadership and past Executive Associates.

You will contribute to risk management initiatives, develop executive‑level materials, and gain insights into risk governance while supporting cross‑functional teams on strategic projects.

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, extracurricular activities, or community involvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate at all levels.
• 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 understanding of Risk Management Framework and its role in strategy, growth, and regulatory expectations.
• Support research, analysis, and project work across risk disciplines (operational, credit, compliance, enterprise risk).
• Assist in developing executive presentations, briefing materials, reports, and dashboards for leadership discussions.
• Conduct research on industry trends, regulatory developments, and evolving risk practices.
• Attend governance forums, working groups, and stakeholder meetings to observe risk integration.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information and support process improvement.
• Analyze data and prepare insights to help leaders assess risks and opportunities.
• Assist with special projects across business units and navigate complex issues.
• Support identification of opportunities to streamline processes and improve reporting.
• Present findings and recommendations to Risk Management leadership.

Skills

Leadership potential

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

MBA candidate

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 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.

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

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 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.

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