MBA Summer Risk Strategy Associate

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

Job summary

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY offers a Summer Executive Associate position in Risk Management for MBA students. The 10-week program exposes you to how the bank identifies, assesses, monitors, and manages risk across the enterprise, with significant access to senior management and former Executive Associates.

As a SEA in Risk Management, you will support research, analysis, and the development of executive presentations, dashboards, and reports to inform leadership decisions while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an MBA program from an accredited business school.
• Minimum two years professional full-time work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through previous work experience, 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

• Gain an understanding of M&T’s Risk Management Framework and how risk management supports business strategy, growth, and regulatory expectations.
• Support research, analysis, and project work across various risk disciplines, including operational, credit, compliance, and enterprise risk management activities.
• Assist in the development of executive-level presentations, briefing materials, reports, and dashboards to support leadership discussions and decision-making.
• Conduct research on emerging industry trends, regulatory developments, and evolving risk management practices to identify opportunities and implications for the business.
• Attend governance forums, working groups, and stakeholder meetings to observe how risk considerations are integrated into strategic and operational decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather information, analyze business challenges, and support initiatives that drive process improvement and operational effectiveness.
• Analyze data and prepare insights that help leaders assess risks, identify trends, and prioritize strategic opportunities.
• Assist with special projects that require collaboration across business units, helping teams navigate complex issues and achieve shared objectives.
• Support the identification of opportunities to streamline processes, enhance reporting, and improve execution across the Risk Management organization.
• Present project findings, recommendations, and key takeaways to Risk Management leadership and other stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

MBA student

Job description

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY offers a Summer Executive Associate position in Risk Management for MBA students. The 10-week program exposes you to how the bank identifies, assesses, monitors, and manages risk across the enterprise, with significant access to senior management and former Executive Associates.

As a SEA in Risk Management, you will support research, analysis, and the development of executive presentations, dashboards, and reports to inform leadership decisions while collaborating with