Executive AI & Strategic Initiatives Lead

M&T Bank; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY is seeking a strategic analytics leader to partner with senior leadership. You will drive competitive intelligence, performance management, and executive reporting while governing AI roadmap initiatives and ensuring disciplined accountability across the organization.

The role emphasizes financial acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication to enable informed decision‑making and progress against strategic priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent
• Strong analytical and communication abilities
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite and data tools

Responsibilities

• Research and synthesize market intelligence to assess competitive positioning.
• Develop executive-ready recommendations informing priorities and investments.
• Create and maintain performance scorecards and KPIs across teams.
• Lead monthly business reviews with rigorous governance and timely reporting.
• Define AI roadmap, governance, and measurement of AI initiatives.
• Prepare executive materials communicating performance, progress and risks.

Skills

Analytical ability

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft 365

Self-motivated

Results-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant work experience

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/ Economics/ Math/ Accounting/ Engineering/ Business Administration

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

SQL

Statistical software

Job description

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY is seeking a strategic analytics leader to partner with senior leadership. You will drive competitive intelligence, performance management, and executive reporting while governing AI roadmap initiatives and ensuring disciplined accountability across the organization.

The role emphasizes financial acumen, cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication to enable informed decision‑making and progress against strategic priorities in a fast-paced environment.