Banking Services Operations Group Leader III - Commercial Lending Operations - Post Closing

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Volunteer time off

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, New York is seeking a team leader for the Commercial Lending Operations COE, Post-Closing team. You will guide workflow, train staff, and support production and reporting while maintaining internal controls. The role emphasizes process improvement, risk management, and collaboration with Legal and Compliance to resolve issues.

Pay ranges from $26.00 to $43.34 hourly (USD). Location is Buffalo, NY, United States.

Qualifications

• A combined minimum of 5 years’ higher education and/or relevant work experience.
• Work leadership experience.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Knowledge of relevant spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software as required within assigned team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor work flow and serve as liaison between assigned COE unit and management.
• Provide training and coaching to assigned COE team on daily work functions and approve daily work of assigned team.
• Assist with onboarding new hires.
• Assist with production work on an as needed basis.
• Complete daily production reporting for assigned COE team.
• Maintain currency of team procedures; complete quality assurance control reviews of team activities.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Manage and provide guidance on exceptions occurring within the team.
• Identify opportunities and assist with implementation of process improvements.
• Reconcile the general ledger as required by assigned area.

Skills

Team leadership

Training and coaching

Customer service

Issue resolution

Onboarding

Education

Combined higher education and/or relevant work experience

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Presentation software

Job description

Overview

Serves as team leader within assigned Center of Excellence (COE) unit with guidance from manager. Guides workflow, manages exceptions, assists in process improvement and related projects within assigned COE. This role will support Commercial Lending Operations COE, specifically the Post-Closing team. Commercial Lending Operations is part of Banking Services and supports the end-to-end lifecycle of commercial loans across M&T Bank. The team delivers critical fulfillment and servicing activities, including document preparation, loan closing, boarding and funding, post-closing review, loan servicing, syndications and ongoing collateral management. Commercial Lending Operations partners closely with business lines to ensure accurate, timely, and well-controlled execution of lending transactions. Key departments include Document Preparation and Post-Closing, Loan Servicing, Collateral Management, Commercial Real Estate, Agent Banking and International Trade Finance—working together to support a seamless client and risk management experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Monitor work flow and serve as liaison between assigned COE unit and management
• Provide training and coaching to assigned COE team on daily work functions and approve daily work of assigned team
• Assist with onboarding new hires
• Assist with production work on an as needed basis
• Complete daily production reporting for assigned COE team
• Maintain currency of team procedures; complete quality assurance control reviews of team activities to ensure adherence to these procedures
• Participate in special projects as assigned
• Manage and provide guidance on exceptions occurring within the team
• Identify opportunities and assist with implementation of approved process improvement efforts for assigned team
• Reconcile the general ledger as required by assigned area
• Approve daily team productivity reports, ensuring they accurately reflect team activity
• Research and resolve complex internal and external customer issues and escalations within assigned area
• Provide vendor support with daily activities and problem resolution
• Resolve regulatory complaints for assigned team, working with Legal and Compliance as required
• Assist with onboarding new hires
• Review and approve wire transfers as required by assigned area
• 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

Education and Experience Required

• A combined minimum of 5 years’ higher education and/or relevant work experience
• Work leadership experience
• Strong customer service skills
• Knowledge of relevant spreadsheet, word processing and presentation software as required within assigned team

Education and Experience Preferred

• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of systems, documents and procedures in assigned area

Salary and Location

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $43.34 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location: Buffalo, New York, United States of America

About M&T Bank

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. 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.

Benefits

• competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.