Executive Talent Acquisition and Sourcing Director

M&T Bank•Buffalo, NY

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About The Position

Overview: As Executive Talent Acquisition and Sourcing Director, you will be responsible for leading recruiting and talent strategy across C-suite and senior leadership hiring, serving as a subject matter expert in executive assessment, fair and validated selection practices, and candidate experience. The position partners closely with senior leaders to drive end-to-end recruiting strategies, and develop and coach Talent Acquisition teams. Responsibilities include strategic oversight of the Sourcing function with a view of cutting edge tools and resources. The role also oversees vendor and agency relationships, contracts and approvals. The incumbent would also sponsor and deliver high-impact initiatives. M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $154,700.00 - $257,900.00 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 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 is required
10+ years of experience in recruiting, human resources, or training
Understanding of financial services industry is preferred
Strong client focus with outstanding judgment, critical thinking and communication skills
Self-starter with strong project management skills
Understanding of HR policies, as well as an ability to mitigate risk.
Ability to multi-task and deal with uncertainties of an evolving, dynamic organization
Ability to work well under pressure and meet demanding deadlines
Strong attention to detail required
Managerial experience

Nice To Haves

MBA Degree
C-Suite Executive Recruiting Experience

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end executive recruiting for C‑suite and senior leadership roles, including research, assessment strategy, interview facilitation, and finalist selection
Partner with the Talent Office on proactive sourcing, internal prospects and succession planning
Serve as subject matter expert for executive assessment processes, ensuring fair, validated, and consistent evaluation practices
Develop and implement competency and skills frameworks to support equitable hiring decisions and reduce bias
Facilitate interview debrief sessions and prepare executive‑level hiring presentations and recommendations
Deliver personalized candidate feedback and manage senior‑level candidate experience, including non‑selected executives
Provide leadership, coaching, and development for Talent Acquisition and Sourcing Managers through through regular 1:1s, performance discussions, and goal setting
Assist in leading talent acquisition strategy execution, including workforce initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
Manage executive search agencies and external vendors, including contract negotiation, renewals, and performance management
Provide governance for executive agreements and assessment vendors
Ensure compliance with assessment validation, adverse impact analysis, and hiring policy standards
Sponsor and lead high‑impact TA special projects
Contribute to enterprise talent reporting, executive updates, mentoring programs, and community impact initiatives
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.
Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations.