MBA Summer Executive Associate - Strategy & Banking Projects

National Black MBA Association; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank is offering the Summer Executive Associate (SEA) Program, a 10-week, project-based experience designed for 1st year MBAs with strong leadership potential.

You will work on assignments across banking functions and collaborate with senior leaders, while adhering to risk controls and the bank's values.

Visa sponsorship is not offered; the program emphasizes professional development and exposure to executive leadership, with compensation within market ranges.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an MBA Program from an accredited business school.
• Minimum three years professional, full-time work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through previous work, extracurricular activities, or community involvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and critically analyze complex business challenges.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Work visa sponsorship not offered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform project and/or management assignments across Treasury, Trust/Investment, Credit, Finance, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Technology and Banking Operations.
• Work directly with senior leaders in completion of assignments.
• Perform other related assignments as requested by management.
• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership potential

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Education

MBA program enrollment

Job description

M&T Bank is offering the Summer Executive Associate (SEA) Program, a 10-week, project-based experience designed for 1st year MBAs with strong leadership potential.

You will work on assignments across banking functions and collaborate with senior leaders, while adhering to risk controls and the bank's values.

Visa sponsorship is not offered; the program emphasizes professional development and exposure to executive leadership, with compensation within market ranges.