2027 Executive Associate Program - Mortgage

M&T Bank • Buffalo, NY

1d • $100,000 - $171,000

About The Position

The Executive Associate Program is designed for second-year MBA students seeking to accelerate their careers at M&T Bank. Hires participate in an immersive leadership experience to develop leadership competencies and strategic capabilities. During the first year, associates are introduced to Program alumni and Bank-wide leadership and collaborate with peers to support the Bank’s vision and goals.

The Executive Associate is a high-impact leadership development role for MBA graduates motivated by complex business challenges, enterprise-wide collaboration, and meaningful change. Working closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders, the Associate supports strategic initiatives advancing the Bank’s priorities related to Teaming for Growth and Operational Excellence. The role offers broad organizational exposure and calls for immediate contributions through strategic analysis, project leadership, executive communication, and cross-functional partnership.

The position is based in Buffalo, New York. The stated pay range is $100,000–$171,000; specific compensation depends on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Work visa sponsorship is not offered.

Requirements

• Completed MBA from an accredited business school.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional work experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential through prior work experience, extracurricular activities, or community involvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills to think strategically and critically analyze complex business challenges.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated record of leadership, initiative, and delivering results in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across teams without direct authority.
• Intellectual curiosity, learning agility, and a desire to understand the business from an enterprise perspective.
• Experience leading projects, managing stakeholders, or driving organizational change.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data-driven decision-making tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior leaders on enterprise and business-line strategic initiatives that drive growth, efficiency, customer value, and organizational effectiveness.
• Lead and contribute to cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders, balancing competing priorities while driving execution and results.
• Analyze business, financial, customer, operational, and market data to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and recommendations for leadership.
• Develop executive-level presentations, briefing materials, business cases, and strategic recommendations to support decision-making.
• Research emerging industry trends, competitive dynamics, customer behaviors, and innovation opportunities.
• Facilitate working sessions, governance forums, and stakeholder discussions to align priorities and advance strategic objectives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve execution, and enhance operational performance across the organization.
• Support cross-functional initiatives by helping teams navigate ambiguity, solve problems, and achieve shared outcomes.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and participate in discussions that shape business strategy and execution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level