2027 Management Development Program - Asset Management Research Analyst (Radnor, PA)

Manufacturers and Traders Trust•Radnor, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a member of the Management Development Program (MDP) and participates in ten weeks of Core Training and one year of On-the-Job training (OJT). Core Training responsibilities include participation in classroom training, observations of departmental presentations, interaction with senior management, peer networking, and working in teams on group project assignments. OJT responsibilities vary by department and are assigned by the department manager. The position may be responsible for additional projects assigned by the department manager or Leadership Development Manager. The Manager Research Group is primarily responsible for the due diligence and oversight of third-party investment managers and investment products utilized by Wilmington Trust clients. The team also manages several proprietary investment products including mutual funds and private funds. The team collaborates with other departments within Wilmington Trust to drive investment policy decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree candidate at a school where M&T Bank recruits MDPs (or an MBA student with no work experience).
Outstanding academic credentials (GPA of 3.0 or better).
Up to 1 years' work experience.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated analytical skills.
Demonstrated computer skills.
Demonstrated presentation skills.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Work/internship experience.

Nice To Haves

Strong understanding of capital markets and current knowledge of the state of the industry
Proficient with common industry tools such as Morningstar Direct or FactSet
Research-driven skill set
Motivated self-starter comfortable working with senior management
CFA, progress toward obtaining CFA designation

Responsibilities

Prepare research reports to support the analysis of Senior Research Analysts
Analyze portfolio risks, exposures and performance drivers
Manage the screening and presentation of investment ideas
Research and identify investment ideas to bring to senior analysts for consideration on a proactive basis
Prepare documentation to communicate portfolio performance, investment options, risks, and pending decisions
Participate in regular meetings and calls to discuss organizational developments, investment strategy, performance and risk
Collaborate with client-facing colleagues to strengthen their understanding of investment solutions
Build a strong reputation as an investment professional within the organization
Understand and adhere to the M&T Bank’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with M&T Bank’s Risk Appetite.
Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management
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
Participate in and complete a one-year long, non-rotational training program while creating and adding value to assigned department.
Receive job specific training, general training in banking, communication and leadership, and personalized coaching and feedback.
Performance measures may include several objective test scores, peer and sponsor feedback from group projects, facilitator feedback, Leadership Development Manager-MDP feedback, Department Manager feedback, final assessment score, and year-end performance appraisal from Department Manager.
Participate in training throughout the one-year assignment to learn banking, basic financial skills, technical skills, and leadership/interpersonal skills.
Develop a solid understanding of banking functions, processes, and operations.
Participate in group project assignments, working with a team of their peers to build relationships within their teams as well as with project sponsors, internal and external contacts, and senior management.
Teams make a presentation to senior management at the conclusion of each project providing recommendations and potential project solutions.
The fundamental skills taught in core training are combined with On-the-Job training based on the incumbent's assignment.
Job specific training teaches departmental policies, procedures, systems, and products.
Upon completion of MDP, all incumbents attain basic skills necessary to contribute as individual contributors and/or managers in their assigned department.
Complete tasks in a manner that are compliant with applicable laws and regulations and/or that serve to help the Company be in compliance with laws and regulations that apply to the business line the position supports.
Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite.
Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
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
The Management Development Program is a non-rotational, one-year training program for recent college graduates where participants learn about sales, accounting, project management and leadership skills depending upon their career track.
Various methods of training include classroom study, divisional orientations, and teamwork on group projects.
These fundamentals are coupled with on-the-job training to allow for immediate application in the area for which the participant has been hired.