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Overview:

The Executive Associate Program is designed for 2nd year MBA students who seek to accelerate their career within M&T Bank. Program hires will undergo an immersive leadership experience designed to develop leadership competencies and strategic capabilities. Throughout the first year, the incoming cohort will be introduced to Program alumni, bank wide leadership, and collaborate with peers to drive change to support the vision and goals of the Bank.

Department Overview:

The Institutional Services – First Line Risk team ensures that risk-related issues are escalated to IS leadership and centralized Risk Management in a transparent and timely manner. The team serves as the primary liaison with centralized Risk Management, WISD Compliance, and Internal Audit, fostering strong collaboration across key oversight functions. It works closely with business line and senior management to identify, assess, monitor, and communicate risks effectively. The team maintains a direct communication channel with the Bank’s Chief Risk Officer to support business lines in meeting corporate risk management expectations and acts as a strategic partner to ensure alignment between first-line risk activities and enterprise risk objectives.

You’ll support the first line of defense risk management function by assisting with the identification and assessment of risks, risk monitoring and testing, and issues management. Provide assistance in the development of various operational risk/compliance related initiatives within Institutional Services and manage the implementation of less complex initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for completely and accurately documenting key business unit processes. Identify and assess risks and internal controls associated with these key processes.

• Actively participate in the planning, execution and reporting of the business unit's risk-based testing program

• Provide guidance on the development of remediation plans. Manage the timely completion of remediation plans and other projects to address issues identified internally and by Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit or external regulators.

• Support effective and efficient management, reporting and resolution of issues and remediation plans.

• Produce high-quality reports and presentations for executive management, governance committees, and regulatory bodies.

• Research and assessing regulatory requirements impacting the business unit.

• Build a working relationship with Internal Audit, Corporate Operational Risk and Corporate Compliance Portfolio Managers.

• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.

• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.

• Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.

• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibilities:

Perform project/management related assignments in field of expertise within the Executive Associate Program.

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:

None

Education and Experience Required:

+ Completed MBA from an accredited business school.

+ Minimum two years professional, full time work experience.

+ Demonstrated leadership potential, as evidenced through previous work experience, extracurricular activities, or community involvement

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and critically analyze complex business challenges

+ Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines

+ Work visa sponsorship not offered for this role

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $171,000. The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above encompasses all geographic locations. The pay rate specific to your location will fall within this range and is available from your recruiter.

Location:

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.