Business Strategy Manager

M&T Bank•Getzville, NY

About The Position

Overview: Provides leadership in the design, development, and communication of long-term strategies in pursuit of business goals. Works closely with senior business and functional leaders from across the enterprise; convenes and leads teams to accomplish goals. Leads others; may directly manage staff; influences across teams. Primary Responsibilities: Lead effort to define scope/approach for Dept. initiatives. Direct and monitor resources. May be responsible on an individual basis for directing complex, critical, and highly visible projects for division. Provide analytical expertise to support dept/divisional initiatives that may include planning, design and analysis of results, presenting content at various governance functions, development of comprehensive content/materials, analysis of complex data sets, or analysis/optimization of data structures. Consider stakeholder perspectives, address objections, help develop solutions, and drive action. Interaction with senior management (internal/external) to obtain pertinent information. Responsible for directly or indirectly managing staff. May exercise usual authority of manager concerning staffing, performance management, promotions, salary recommendations, professional development of staff, and terminations. Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations. 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: Leads work on behalf of the division in support of corporate goals. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: May have team of up to 3-5 direct reports. Leads cross functional teams of up to 10-15. May coordinate cross divisional efforts across 30-50+ people. Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more. Ready to join our team? Submit your application today! If you are unable to apply through this site due to technical issues or need an accommodation to apply, please contact us at [email protected] for assistance. M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace. Career Site Privacy Notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 9 years relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 13 years higher education and/or work experience
Strong attention to detail; strong ability to lead teams; excellent project management skills
Strong analytical ability and creative problem-solving skills; excellent interpersonal skills necessary for business partner relationships within and outside the organization; Strong written, and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate professionally at many different levels
Self-motivated, results driven, and well organized; ability to handle multiple tasks and work under time constraints in support of various assignments
Proficient with personal computers and spreadsheet, database, graphing, and presentation software

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Accounting, Engineering, or Business Administration; MBA or advanced degree
Experience with financial analysis, regulatory analysis, process analysis and technical writing.
Audit or Consulting experience.
Experience with long range strategic planning in a complex business; balances tactical and strategic; incorporates holistic perspective; leads research; understands customer needs; shapes strategy; curious and innovative
Facilitates cross-group engagement to achieve results; demonstrates emotional intelligence; ability to adapt message; reliable and authentic
Promotes change and mobilizes others; challenges assumptions and ideas; balances divergent and convergent thinking
Emotional intelligence; ability to adapt; helps team stay focused on desired results
Develops and engages team; resolve issues; respectful to all; ensures opinions are heard; provides unfailing support

Responsibilities

Lead effort to define scope/approach for Dept. initiatives.
Direct and monitor resources.
May be responsible on an individual basis for directing complex, critical, and highly visible projects for division.
Provide analytical expertise to support dept/divisional initiatives that may include planning, design and analysis of results, presenting content at various governance functions, development of comprehensive content/materials, analysis of complex data sets, or analysis/optimization of data structures.
Consider stakeholder perspectives, address objections, help develop solutions, and drive action.
Interaction with senior management (internal/external) to obtain pertinent information.
Responsible for directly or indirectly managing staff.
May exercise usual authority of manager concerning staffing, performance management, promotions, salary recommendations, professional development of staff, and terminations.
Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations.
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.
Leads work on behalf of the division in support of corporate goals.
May have team of up to 3-5 direct reports.
Leads cross functional teams of up to 10-15.
May coordinate cross divisional efforts across 30-50+ people.