Senior Treasury Asset Liability Management (ALM) Analyst - Hybrid

M&T Bank • Buffalo, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides analysis and reporting of interest rate risk to senior management to support strategic and tactical management decisions of the Bank’s balance sheet. Mentors and provides guidance to less experienced analysts. Complete monthly analysis and reporting of the Bank’s balance sheet interest rate risk position to senior management, providing a clear explanation of key drivers for changes in risk profile to meet internal and external regulatory guidance. Partner with business lines and Treasury team members to incorporate balance sheet and model assumptions for forecasting the Bank’s balance sheet through a sophisticated model known as QRM (Quantitative Risk Management). Assist Asset Liability Management (ALM) team to develop ALM strategies by preparing, analyzing and reporting various scenarios modeled in QRM to support the management of interest rate risk management sensitivity analysis. Document and maintain proper procedures to serve as reference of processes completed in building forecasted balance sheet and various analyses to ensure proper controls on quality and integrity of interest rate reports produced for senior management. Use spreadsheet software, Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) and Business Intelligence software to develop custom reports to support these activities and enhance the analysis. Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced analysts. 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 Asset Liability Management Group’s primary responsibility is to manage the interest rate and liquidity risk of the Corporation’s balance sheet. The analysis created by this position is used by the Bank’s management to add support for strategic business decisions. Through this process, the group develops strategies to manage the composition of the Bank’s investment portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with coursework and proven proficiency in Finance, Accounting, Economics, and a minimum of 2 years’ related risk management experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 6 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including coursework and proven proficiency in Finance, Accounting or Economics and a minimum of 2 years’ related risk management experience
• Balance sheet experience required.
• Quantitative Risk Management (QRM), software experience required.
• Strong quantitative skills
• Strong financial skills
• Strong economic skills
• Strong statistical skills
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent mathematical skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency with pertinent spreadsheet, database, and word processing software
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an equally strong desire to learn
• Advanced computer skills and strong knowledge of pertinent spreadsheet and database software

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA)/Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• 2 or more years’ proven Asset/Liability experience
• Andrew Davidson & Co (AdCo) or related software experience
• Experience in mathematical modeling of financial instruments
• Knowledge of bank products and services
• Proficiency in data analytics
• Proven ability to work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, coordinating multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly analysis and reporting of the Bank’s balance sheet interest rate risk position to senior management, providing a clear explanation of key drivers for changes in risk profile to meet internal and external regulatory guidance.
• Partner with business lines and Treasury team members to incorporate balance sheet and model assumptions for forecasting the Bank’s balance sheet through a sophisticated model known as QRM (Quantitative Risk Management).
• Assist Asset Liability Management (ALM) team to develop ALM strategies by preparing, analyzing and reporting various scenarios modeled in QRM to support the management of interest rate risk management sensitivity analysis.
• Document and maintain proper procedures to serve as reference of processes completed in building forecasted balance sheet and various analyses to ensure proper controls on quality and integrity of interest rate reports produced for senior management.
• Use spreadsheet software, Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) and Business Intelligence software to develop custom reports to support these activities and enhance the analysis.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced analysts.
• 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.

Benefits

• M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees