2026 Management Development Program - Internal Audit- Buffalo, NY

Manufacturers and Traders Trust•Buffalo, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Management Development Program (MDP) in Internal Audit is a one-year, non-rotational training program designed for recent college graduates. Participants will engage in ten weeks of Core Training, covering banking fundamentals, financial skills, technical skills, and leadership/interpersonal skills. This is followed by one year of On-the-Job (OJT) training within the Audit division, where participants will learn to identify risk and control opportunities, partner with teams to develop and execute audit testing, and provide recommendations to business lines. The program aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of M&T Bank's operations, risks, and challenges, offering exposure to various divisions within the Bank and establishing career tracks for future growth within the Audit Division.

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.
Strong Mathematic skills
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

Interest in leveraging data analyst skills for opportunities within the Audit division.

Responsibilities

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.
Execute assigned audit tasks in a risk-focused manner while maintaining independence and adhering to department and professional industry standards and within established budget and timeframe.
Assist in the execution and documentation of audit testing to support the delivery of high-quality, value-added audit reports for a variety of business activities, which meet the requirements of the Audit Committee and regulatory expectations.
Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
Communicate and present directly to leadership in Audit, including department directors, as well as senior management.
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 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.
Complete other related duties as assigned.