Strategic Executive Assistant to Chief Legal Officer

M&T Bank; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high‑level secretarial support to the Chief Legal Officer. You will manage the CLO’s calendar, screen requests, arrange travel, and prepare reports and communications for executive leadership.

The role requires 7 years of EA experience, strong calendar and travel management skills, proficient MS Office use, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, corporate environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ experience at successive levels of responsibility as an Executive Assistant.
• Calendar Management experience.
• Travel Management experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serves as liaison between the CLO and bank personnel and responds to questions on organizational matters.
• Handles a wide variety of situations and conflicts involving the CLO’s day-to-day activities and operations.
• Maintains CLO’s business calendar and screens requests for meetings and appointments; reschedules as needed.
• Coordinates all travel arrangements and prepares business itineraries.
• Performs project-oriented assignments for the CLO including researching data and preparing formal reports.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, and summaries for executive management.
• Prepares and arranges business presentations and other communications in a timely, professional manner.

Skills

Calendar Management

Travel Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent in experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high‑level secretarial support to the Chief Legal Officer. You will manage the CLO’s calendar, screen requests, arrange travel, and prepare reports and communications for executive leadership.

The role requires 7 years of EA experience, strong calendar and travel management skills, proficient MS Office use, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, corporate environment.