Financial Analyst III - M&A / Corporate Development

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY seeks a Corporate Development professional to support the M&A process through rigorous financial analysis, modeling and deal structuring. You will collaborate with multiple bank groups and senior management to evaluate opportunities and provide actionable financial insights.

The role emphasizes complex forecasting, data-driven decision support, and cross-functional teamwork to advance strategic objectives within a regulated financial institution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years in finance or accounting or related field.
• Associate's degree with 5+ years in finance or banking.
• Strong financial modeling skills and understanding of accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with evaluating potential M&A opportunities, including financial analysis, valuation, structuring, and due diligence coordination.
• Conduct financial and valuation analysis using DCF, market multiples, and other tools.
• Perform independent research and modeling to provide management with definitive financial trend data.

Skills

Financial modeling

Finance concepts

Banking industry knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or related field

Associate's degree

Job description

Work Arrangement/Location:

This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work four days every week, based at the One M&T Plaza office in Buffalo, NY. Some flexibility on location for an ideal candidate.

Overview

Corporate Development works closely with M&T’s business units and senior management to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to the merger and acquisition (M&A) process. This role primarily focuses on financial analysis in support of potential internal and external capital investment opportunities through valuation, risk assessment, and deal structuring; as well as, peer analysis regarding performance, merger-related activities, and capital actions, to assist senior management in implementing the bank’s strategy. In addition, the person in this role may be asked to conduct highly technical research and analysis of projects to provide senior management with definitive financial data and advice for their use in setting and realizing strategic objectives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the evaluation of potential M&A opportunities, including financial analysis, valuation, structuring, and coordination of due diligence efforts, which involve extensive interaction with various groups throughout the bank.
• Conducting financial and valuation analysis regarding acquisition, investment and divestiture opportunities using discounted cash flow analysis, market multiples, and other financial and analytical tools.
• Conduct independent research and complex analytical projects involving financial modeling/forecasting to provide senior management with definitive financial trend data and advice for their use in setting and realizing objectives. Design projects and may lead projects of moderate scope.
• Conduct independent research and analytical projects involving financial modeling/forecasting to provide senior management with definitive financial trend data and advice for their use in setting and realizing strategic objectives. Assist with the design of projects and may lead projects of moderate scope.
• Ensure success through shared responsibility of team workload to achieve department/project objectives (volume, quality, timeliness of end results).
• Perform detailed, interpretative financial analysis utilizing complex financial tools to demonstrate scenarios/activities. Build and maintain forecasting models/tools; work in collaboration with business groups to provide insightful analysis.
• Play a role in cross-functional efforts and teams, leveraging resources and relationships across the Bank to further team and project goals.
• Create and maintain documentation of assigned tasks/processes.
• Evaluate situations using multiple sources of information and suggest insightful conclusions.
• Display advanced proficiency in the systems/tools used to generate standard financial reports on a periodic basis.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of finance and accounting concepts through the aggregation of financial data.
• Display an understanding of M&T's (or applicable Business Unit's) financial statements, including awareness of key drivers and trends in major Balance Sheet and Income Statement line items.
• Participate in training and development opportunities across Finance and the Bank.
• Understand, adhere to, and contribute to the improvement and timeliness of deliverables and process efficiency.
• 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.

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibility:

May train junior staff.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years’ experience OR Associate's degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting auditing, operations or financial institutions Comprehensive understanding of finance and accounting concepts + knowledge of banking industry Strong technical aptitude and advanced financial modeling skills

Education and Experience Preferred:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related field. Financial Services Industry experience M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $74,600.00 - $124,400.00 Annual (USD).

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. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more.

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.