Incentive Strategy Lead - Banking

M&T Bank Corporation; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a qualified leader to manage incentive compensation across Retail Banking, Business Banking and the Contact Center. This role designs, develops, and communicates long-term incentive strategies aligned to business goals.

You will supervise staff, analyze plans, prepare materials, maintain documentation, and generate monthly and quarterly reports. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills and a commitment to accurate, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or business
• 3 years of relevant experience required
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals for incentive plans and present findings to management.
• Direct all aspects of incentive payment programs for Retail Bank, Contact Center & Business Banking.
• Identify operational risk and mitigate it; maintain documentation of payments.
• Produce monthly and quarterly reports to manage incentive compensation activities.
• Promote confidentiality of compensation data and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or business

7 years combined education/work experience with 3 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking a qualified leader to manage incentive compensation across Retail Banking, Business Banking and the Contact Center. This role designs, develops, and communicates long-term incentive strategies aligned to business goals.

You will supervise staff, analyze plans, prepare materials, maintain documentation, and generate monthly and quarterly reports. The position requires strong analytical and communication skills and a commitment to accurate, compliant