Senior Administrative Assistant - Legal

Posted:
11/25/2025, 7:16:05 AM

Location(s):
New York, United States ⋅ Buffalo, New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

** Work Location/Arrangement: This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work three days every week and it is based at the One M&T Plaza office in downtown Buffalo, NY.

Overview:  

Provides high level, more complex secretarial/administrative support to senior management employees or groups in the Bank

Primary Responsibilities:     

  • Serve as a liaison between manager and bank personnel, responding to questions and issues on departmental matters.
  • Creates non-routine correspondence and communications on behalf of manager.
  • Perform high level administrative / project assignments, relieving management of many day-to-day operations and ensuring smooth functioning of department.
  • Prepare and arrange business presentations, management letters, and other communications to include agendas, meeting minutes.
  • Schedule appointments and maintain calendar for manager.  Coordinate all travel arrangements.
  • Prepare disbursements and billings for approval.  Maintains financial expense records.
  • 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.

Education and Experience Required:       

  • Associate's degree or equivalent in experience      
  • 4 years progressive secretarial/administrative support experience with demonstrated development of skills on-the-job

Education and Experience Preferred:

  • Legal administrative experience preferred

  • Experience supporting senior staff members preferred

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $20.55 - $34.25 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