Strategic FP&A Summer Executive Associate

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

Job summary

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking an MBA student to join the Summer Executive Associate (SEA) Program for 10 weeks of project-based work. You will gain access to senior management and contribute to FP&A and enterprise priorities across finance.

Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills are essential for this role. Responsibilities include strategic planning support, financial analyses, and executive-level presentation work, with exposure to key governance forums and

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an MBA program from an accredited business school.
• Minimum three years of professional, full-time work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through prior work, activities, or community involvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of the Bank’s annual strategic planning process.
• Conduct financial, operational, and strategic analyses to inform decisions.
• Partner with Finance leaders to evaluate performance and ROI opportunities.
• Prepare materials and recommendations for senior leadership forums.
• Assess business cases for major initiatives by validating assumptions and costs.
• Support governance processes by tracking performance and resources.
• Contribute to profitability measurement tools and reporting capabilities.
• Analyze product, client, and business segment profitability for growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

MBA candidate

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools knowledge

Job description

M&T Bank Corporation in Buffalo, NY is seeking an MBA student to join the Summer Executive Associate (SEA) Program for 10 weeks of project-based work. You will gain access to senior management and contribute to FP&A and enterprise priorities across finance.

Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills are essential for this role. Responsibilities include strategic planning support, financial analyses, and executive-level presentation work, with exposure to key governance forums and