2026 Management Development Program - Treasury Management Operations-Amherst, NY

M&T Bank is a financial institution seeking candidates for their Management Development Program in Treasury Management Operations. This program includes ten weeks of core training and one year of on-the-job training, focusing on operational support, process improvements, and leadership development within the banking sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical, operational, and project support to one or more functional areas within Deposit & Payment Services
• Drive process improvements, support compliance, and enable strategic decision-making across the department
• Consistently demonstrate M&T’s Leadership Competencies by creating vision, inspiring others, fostering innovation, and building collaborative relationships
• Develop and produce departmental reports and spreadsheets, delivering accurate and timely analyses that inform strategic decisions and grow organizational value
• Apply critical thinking and business acumen to influence outcomes and support the team’s ability to deliver results
• Draft, edit, and maintain procedures for assigned functional areas, connecting daily actions to broader organizational strategy and seeking opportunities to innovate and enhance operational excellence
• Support audits, user certification, and compliance testing activities, upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal controls, influencing others and building alliances to maintain a strong risk culture
• Lead and participate in planning, testing, and implementing new projects, systems, products, and regulatory changes, energizing and mobilizing colleagues to embrace change and deliver successful outcomes
• Assist with technical troubleshooting and escalations, coordinating with internal business partners, external vendors, and Technology teams to resolve issues efficiently
• Build alliances and communicate effectively to ensure cross-functional teams work together toward shared goals
• Foster an inclusive environment that supports belonging and reflects M&T Bank’s brand values, inspiring followers and developing talent within the team
• Perform additional related duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a growth mindset while supporting the development of self and others
• 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
• Participate in ten weeks of 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 two 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 become entry-level professionals 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

Skills

• 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
• Work Visa Sponsorship not offered for this role

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