Overview:

Independently conduct advanced financial research and analysis projects. Provide comprehensive advice/options to senior management in an expert capacity for use in setting and realizing strategic objectives.           

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct in an expert capacity the technical/professional aspects of a discipline
• Independently develop improved financial departmental tools and processes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Finance department goals.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of a departmental discipline and independently convey findings to senior management. Independently perform detailed, interpretative financial analysis utilizing complex financial tools to demonstrate scenarios/activities.
• Develop clear, concise written summations of complex analytical work
• Leads innovative solutions and/or delivers the solutions in a fast-changing environment
• Shows accountability for accuracy and quality of work products within a discipline
• Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of finance and accounting concepts through the aggregation of financial data
• Display an expert-level understanding of M&T's (or applicable Business Unit within) financial statements; including awareness of key drivers/trends in major Balance Sheet and Income Statement line items
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.  Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
• Promote an environment that supports diversity 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.

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:

May have indirect supervisory responsibilities.

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum 7 years’ experience OR Associate's degree and a minimum 9 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions

Broad and comprehensive understanding of theories and practices in finance and accounting within the commercial banking industry

Strong understanding of financial concepts/theory and how it relates to profitability reporting

Education and Experience Preferred:

Advanced degree or professional certification (i.e. CPA, CFA, etc.)           

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $100,611.94 - $167,686.57 Annual (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