2027 Summer Executive Associate Program - Office of the Vice Chairman

M&T Bank • Baltimore, MD

8d • $100,000 - $171,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Executive Associate Program is a 10-week, high-impact MBA internship for graduate students motivated by complex business challenges, enterprise-wide collaboration, and meaningful change. Summer Executive Associates work alongside executive leaders and key stakeholders to support strategic initiatives advancing the Bank’s priorities related to Teaming for Growth and Operational Excellence.

The program provides broad organizational exposure and an opportunity to apply MBA coursework to business priorities. The intern contributes to a defined, enterprise-focused summer project through strategic analysis, project support, executive communication, and cross-functional partnership. The experience includes hands-on project work, mentorship, and exposure to the Bank’s businesses and priorities, with opportunities to learn from the Vice Chair and senior executive leaders.

The role is based in Baltimore, Maryland. The pay range is $100,000–$171,000 across geographic locations; individual compensation depends on the successful candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location-specific pay rate.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an MBA program, with graduation expected after completion of the summer internship.
• At least 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 and the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management skills to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Work visa sponsorship is not offered for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in consulting, finance, technology, operations, military, nonprofit, healthcare, engineering, or another analytical or business environment.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and ability to deliver results in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to translate data and research into clear insights and recommendations.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across teams without direct authority.
• Intellectual curiosity, learning agility, and a desire to understand the business from an enterprise perspective.
• Experience contributing to projects, managing stakeholders, or supporting organizational change.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data-driven decision-making tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and project teams to support enterprise and business-line initiatives that promote growth, efficiency, customer value, and organizational effectiveness.
• Contribute to a high-impact summer project involving multiple stakeholders by helping define priorities, coordinate activities, and advance deliverables.
• Analyze business, financial, customer, operational, and market data to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and actionable insights.
• Develop executive-ready presentations, briefing materials, business cases, and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Research industry trends, competitive dynamics, customer behaviors, and innovation opportunities relevant to the assigned project.
• Participate in working sessions and stakeholder discussions, helping teams align on shared priorities and next steps.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen execution, and enhance operational performance.
• Collaborate across functions to navigate ambiguity, solve problems, and deliver outcomes that create value for the Bank and its customers.
• Present project findings and recommendations to leaders at the conclusion of the summer experience.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern