Location: Buffalo, NY
Overview
This position will be responsible for providing support to their unit (dept) working across several simultaneous projects/programs by creating new reports and dashboards, expanding on existing metrics, as well as continuous review for data improvement.
The successful candidate combines technical analytical expertise with exceptional interpersonal skills. They are equally comfortable building a sophisticated financial model in Excel as they are leading discussions with executives, branch managers, and operational teams. They possess the ability to influence decisions through data-driven insights while fostering strong working relationships across the organization.
Work Model & Office Locations
This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring onsite presence four days per week at M&T Bank’s corporate headquarters:
345 Main Street, Buffalo, NY
Primary Responsibilities
Develop and produce departmental reports and spreadsheets requiring advanced reporting skills to include but not limited to project or product strategy analysis, historical reporting, work flow analysis, and financial analysis.
Create and interpret project or program reports. Deliver information in a format that is easy to use utilizing dashboard and slide deck presentation methods.
Perform non-routine analysis and judgment based work over a single or closely related disciplines to support business decisions.
Perform non-routine data review, research, and/or reconciliation.
Drive continuous improvement of existing processes, develop new processes or enhance existing processes where required including maintenance plans, procedural documentation and custom tools for automation. Identify resources that can be utilized to support business operations or improve existing business processes. Provide input and recommendations to management.
Participate in the planning and implementation of new projects, programs, and plans to achieve short and long term business objectives.
Support departmental audits, user certification and compliance testing.
Take a lead role / participate in the planning, testing, and implementation of new projects, systems, products and regulatory changes impacting the team.
Assist with technical troubleshooting and escalations, coordinating with business partners, vendors and technology to address issues for the team.
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.
Experience and Education Required
- Bachelors and a minimum of 2 years related business line experience,
- OR in lieu of a degree,
- A combined minimum of 6 years higher education and/or work experience.
Technical Skills
- Advanced Excel modeling and reporting
- Financial analysis and forecasting
- Data visualization and dashboard development
- Report automation and process improvement
- Business process documentation
People Skills
Outstanding communication and presentation abilities
Strong relationship-building skills with all levels of management
Ability to simplify complex financial information for non-financial audiences
Active listening and problem-solving capabilities
Collaborative, customer-service-oriented mindset
Strong facilitation and stakeholder management skills
Key Traits: Analytical
- Detail-Oriented
- Relationship-Focused
- Strategic Thinker
- Excel Expert
- Financially Astute
- Effective Communicator
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $43.34 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Job description provided by M&T Bank.
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