Project Finance Deal Manager - Client-Facing Closings

M&T Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank is seeking a skilled deal negotiator to support Global Capital Markets operations, focusing on GCM deal closings and corporate trust engagements.

You will negotiate, structure, and close transactions, meet clients, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely closings while maintaining regulatory compliance and risk controls. This role may be based in DE, NJ, NYC, or other locations, with a strong emphasis on client service and risk management.

Qualifications

• 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.
• MBA or JD preferred for advanced roles.
• Experience with GCM deal closings and corporate trust is valued.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and close GCM deal closings in Trustee and related roles.
• Serve as client-facing centralized deal manager for transactions.
• Meet with clients and attend conferences as needed.
• Assist Sales with business development and coordinate deal structures.
• Liaise with internal support groups around closings.
• Address escalated client issues and escalate when needed.
• Maintain risk and regulatory standards and internal controls.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Skills

GCM deal closing experience

Corporate Trust experience

Reading and interpreting legal docs

Strong legal background

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA/JD preferred

Job description

M&T Bank is seeking a skilled deal negotiator to support Global Capital Markets operations, focusing on GCM deal closings and corporate trust engagements.

You will negotiate, structure, and close transactions, meet clients, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely closings while maintaining regulatory compliance and risk controls. This role may be based in DE, NJ, NYC, or other locations, with a strong emphasis on client service and risk management.