Strategic Analytics & Insights Lead

M&T Bank; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Analytics & Insights Lead who partners with Enterprise Operations to transform data into actionable insights. You will shape analytics strategy, drive reporting, and lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve performance, risk management, and customer experience.

The role requires 4+ years in analytics or BI, strong storytelling, and the ability to influence decisions through data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of analytics, operations, or BI experience.
• Experience turning data into actionable business insights.
• Ability to translate complex data into executive-ready narratives.
• Experience creating dashboards and data visualizations.
• Banking operations or financial services exposure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide data-driven insights and decision support to leaders.
• Develop analytical solutions to inform strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead complex analyses to identify trends, risks, and drivers.
• Translate findings into executive-level recommendations and stories.
• Design and maintain dashboards, reports, and scorecards.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives for process improvement and automation.
• Measure value and impact of analytical recommendations.
• Establish KPIs and analytical frameworks for accountability.
• Mentor teammates and promote data analytics best practices.
• Foster data-driven decision-making and continuous learning.

Skills

Data storytelling

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership through influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Excel

Alteryx

Tableau

Python

Copilot

Job description

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY is seeking an Analytics & Insights Lead who partners with Enterprise Operations to transform data into actionable insights. You will shape analytics strategy, drive reporting, and lead cross‑functional initiatives to improve performance, risk management, and customer experience.

The role requires 4+ years in analytics or BI, strong storytelling, and the ability to influence decisions through data.