Senior Financial Analyst - Regulatory Reporting & Analytics

M&T Bank; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY seeks a senior finance professional to conduct advanced financial analyses and prepare regulatory and management reports. You will lead a team, ensure data integrity, and support audits while applying strong accounting knowledge.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years' experience (or Associate's with 7+ years) in banking, plus advanced Excel/Office skills and a CPA/CFA-type credential preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years' experience OR Associate's degree and at least 7 years' experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions.
• Strong understanding of finance, accounting, and regulatory reporting within banking.
• Advanced PC skills: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access; data visualization a plus.
• Detail oriented with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.

Responsibilities

• Allocates work as a team leader; trains and mentors junior team members.
• Responsible for problem resolution and data interpretation; perform or review variance analysis; ensure timely submission of reports.
• Prepare/analyze/review financial schedules, reconciliations and reports for the Corporation, including bank regulatory reports, SEC reporting, reports to shareholders and the Board of Directors, and internal management reports.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; escalate issues as needed.
• Participate in special projects, improve existing processes, and communicate results to department management.
• Maintain internal control standards and address audit findings; ensure compliance with external regulators.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.
• Advanced degree or professional certification (CPA, CFA) preferred.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Advanced certification (CPA/CFA)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY seeks a senior finance professional to conduct advanced financial analyses and prepare regulatory and management reports. You will lead a team, ensure data integrity, and support audits while applying strong accounting knowledge.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years' experience (or Associate's with 7+ years) in banking, plus advanced Excel/Office skills and a CPA/CFA-type credential preferred.