Strategic Initiatives & AI Performance Lead

M&T Bank; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

M&T Bank seeks an experienced strategy & analytics leader to serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership. You will drive competitive intelligence, performance management, and AI roadmap governance to propel growth and operational excellence.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong financial acumen, and executive communication skills. Hybrid work with onsite presence in Buffalo, NY, and regular interaction with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years relevant work experience.
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to executives.
• Ability to lead teams and manage cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with data analytics, AI governance, or performance measurement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead competitive intelligence and market benchmarking efforts.
• Develop and maintain performance scorecards and KPIs with cross-functional partners.
• Own monthly business review processes and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Define AI roadmap governance and monitor value realization of AI investments.
• Prepare executive-level materials communicating performance, progress, and risks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Collaboration

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Accounting, Engineering, or Business Administration

MBA or advanced degree

Six Sigma/Lean or Process Improvement education

Minimum 6 years' relevant work experience in banking/financial services or consulting

Tools

SQL

Programming

Statistical software

Microsoft 365

Excel

Job description

M&T Bank seeks an experienced strategy & analytics leader to serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership. You will drive competitive intelligence, performance management, and AI roadmap governance to propel growth and operational excellence.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong financial acumen, and executive communication skills. Hybrid work with onsite presence in Buffalo, NY, and regular interaction with senior leaders.