Business Analytics & Reporting Analyst II - Corporate Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Onsite at Buffalo HQ

Job summary

M&T Bank is seeking a data-focused professional to support multiple projects by creating reports and dashboards, expanding metrics, and driving data quality improvements. This hybrid role requires on-site presence four days weekly at 345 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.

Responsibilities include advanced reporting, dashboard development, and analysis to inform business decisions while supporting audits and compliance. Strong communication and stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business/finance.
• 2+ years in a related business-line role; combined with education if needed.
• Strong Excel modeling, analytics, and dashboard skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce departmental reports and dashboards with advanced Excel.
• Interpret project/program reports and present data clearly.
• Perform non-routine analyses to support decisions.
• Assist with process improvements and automation.
• Support audits, certifications, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Excel modeling

Financial analysis

Data visualization

Dashboard development

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

6+ years combined education/work

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

This position will be responsible for providing support to their unit (dept) working across several simultaneous projects/programs by creating new reports and dashboards, expanding on existing metrics, as well as continuous review for data improvement.

Work Model & Office Locations

This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring onsite presence four days per week at M&T Bank's corporate headquarters: 345 Main Street, Buffalo, NY

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and produce departmental reports and spreadsheets requiring advanced reporting skills to include but not limited to project or product strategy analysis, historical reporting, work flow analysis, and financial analysis.
• Create and interpret project or program reports. Deliver information in a format that is easy to use utilizing dashboard and slide deck presentation methods.
• Perform non-routine analysis and judgment based work over a single or closely related disciplines to support business decisions.
• Perform non-routine data review, research, and/or reconciliation.
• Drive continuous improvement of existing processes, develop new processes or enhance existing processes where required including maintenance plans, procedural documentation and custom tools for automation. Identify resources that can be utilized to support business operations or improve existing business processes. Provide input and recommendations to management.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of new projects, programs, and plans to achieve short and long term business objectives.
• Support departmental audits, user certification and compliance testing.
• Take a lead role / participate in the planning, testing, and implementation of new projects, systems, products and regulatory changes impacting the team.
• Assist with technical troubleshooting and escalations, coordinating with business partners, vendors and technology to address issues for the team.
• 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.

Experience and Education Required

• Bachelors and a minimum of 2 years related business line experience,
• OR in lieu of a degree, A combined minimum of 6 years higher education and/or work experience.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel modeling and reporting
• Financial analysis and forecasting
• Data visualization and dashboard development
• Report automation and process improvement
• Business process documentation

People Skills

• Outstanding communication and presentation abilities
• Strong relationship-building skills with all levels of management
• Ability to simplify complex financial information for non-financial audiences
• Active listening and problem-solving capabilities
• Collaborative, customer-service-oriented mindset
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills

Key Traits

• Analytical
• Detail-Oriented
• Relationship-Focused
• Strategic Thinker
• Excel Expert
• Financially Astute
• Effective Communicator

Pay

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