Strategic Initiatives Analyst II (Banking)

Location: Hybrid in-office schedule within M&T's footprint; Williamsville, New York, United States of America

Salary: $62,200–$103,600 annual (USD)

Company

M&T Bank operates in the banking and financial services industry.

What you will do

• Support planning and implementation of projects, products, programs, and strategic initiatives.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation aligned with regulatory expectations.
• Analyze problems, risks, and issues; determine feasible solutions and communicate recommendations.
• Develop departmental analyses and reports, including workflow, project, strategic, and trend reporting.
• Create executive summaries that support decision-making and action.
• Maintain internal control standards and address audit and regulatory issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant work experience, or a combined minimum of 6 years of higher education and/or work experience including at least 2 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, creative problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while managing multiple assignments under time constraints.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and well-organized.
• Proficiency with personal computers and relevant spreadsheet, database, graphing, and presentation software.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Accounting, Engineering, or Business Administration.
• Banking or financial industry experience.
• Education in Six Sigma, Lean, process improvement, or project management.
• Experience with SQL, programming, statistical software, financial analysis, regulatory analysis, process analysis, or technical writing.
• Curiosity and an innovative approach.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with a hybrid in-office schedule within M&T Bank’s footprint.
• Work is subject to company risk, regulatory, internal control, and quality standards.
• The role supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Compensation is market-informed and based on the successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience.