Financial Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience OR Associate's degree and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions.
• Comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles in multiple disciplines including finance and accounting.
• Proficiency in accounting / finance analysis, modeling, querying and visualization tools.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future—including all F‑1 visa holders (CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT)—will not be considered for this role.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or professional certification (i.e. CPA, CFA, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Allocates work as a team leader; trains and mentors/develops junior team members.
• Possess ability to direct/persuade/influence peers and manager.
• Conduct independent research and complex analytical projects involving financial modeling/forecasting to provide senior management with definitive financial trend data and advice for their use in setting and realizing objectives.
• Design projects and may lead projects of moderate scope.
• Ensure success through shared responsibility of team workload to achieve department/project objectives (volume, quality, timeliness of end results).
• Build and maintain advanced forecasting models/tools; work in collaboration with business groups to provide insightful analysis.
• Develop clear, concise written summations of analytical work.
• Displays complex judgment based on advanced analytical thought.
• Shows accountability for accuracy and quality of work products of the team.
• Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of finance and accounting concepts through the aggregation of financial data.
• Display an expert-level understanding of M&T's (or applicable Business Unit within) financial statements; including awareness of key drivers/trends in major Balance Sheet and Income Statement line items.
• 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

• The pay range for this position is $89,600.00 - $149,300.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.