MBA Leadership Associate: Strategic Risk & Growth

M&T Bank; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY seeks MBA graduates for the Executive Associate Program to accelerate leadership development and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives. You will work with executive leadership to drive change and support the bank's priorities across multiple teams.

The role emphasizes strategic analysis, project leadership, executive communication, and collaboration to influence outcomes and improve business performance.

Qualifications

• Completed MBA from an accredited business school.
• Minimum of 3 years' professional work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through prior work or extracurricular activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to risk related policies and procedures.
• Develop and produce complex risk reports and analyses.
• Represent the organization in risk subcommittees and meetings; communicate concerns to management.
• Develop executive-level presentations, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations.
• Conduct research on industry trends, regulatory requirements, and innovation opportunities.
• Facilitate governance sessions to align priorities and drive strategic objectives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational performance.
• Present findings to senior leadership and influence risk management strategies.

Skills

Leadership potential

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

MBA from accredited business school

Job description

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY seeks MBA graduates for the Executive Associate Program to accelerate leadership development and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives. You will work with executive leadership to drive change and support the bank's priorities across multiple teams.

The role emphasizes strategic analysis, project leadership, executive communication, and collaboration to influence outcomes and improve business performance.