GCM Transaction Manager II - Public Finance

M&T Bank Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 113,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Volunteer time off

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Dallas seeks an experienced professional to negotiate and close transaction deal documents for Global Capital Markets clients. You will serve as a client-facing deal manager, coordinating internal groups and ensuring timely closings in a risk-aware environment.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of related experience (or 7 years combined education/experience). MBA/JD preferred with broader GCM deal closing exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years related experience, or 7 years of combined education/experience.
• MBA or JD degree preferred with 5+ years of relevant GCM deal closing experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and close transactions where Wilmington Trust serves as Trustee.
• Serve as client-facing centralized deal manager for internal teams.
• Meet with clients and assist Sales with business development.
• Coordinate deal structures depending on asset type.
• Ensure adherence to risk and regulatory standards.
• Maintain internal controls and resolve escalated client issues.

Skills

Deal closing

Client management

Regulatory awareness

Legal documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or JD preferred

Job description

Overview:

Negotiates transaction deal documents and facilitates deal closings in a timely manner for smaller and mid-tier Global Capital Markets (GCM) clients.

Primary Responsibilities:

Negotiate and close transactions in which Wilmington Trust serves in a Trustee capacity as well as other complementary roles and products. Serve as client-facing centralized deal manager for transactions for internal operational and support groups. Meet with clients and attend some conferences as deemed appropriate. Assist Sales with business development initiatives and coordinate deal structures depending on asset type. Serve as internal liaison for all support groups surrounding deal closings. Address escalated client issues and ensure they are prioritized appropriately and resolved. May elevate client issues to Transaction Leaders based on client size and possible risk. 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.

Scope of Responsibilities:

This position works on a team of individual contributors under management supervision.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

None

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 3 years’ related experience

Education and Experience Preferred:

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or Juris Doctor (JD) degree Minimum of 5 years’ related experience GCM deal closing experience Corporate Trust experience Ability to read and interpret legal documents Strong legal background M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $112,600.00 - $187,600.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location:

Dallas, Texas, 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.

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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.

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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.

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