M&T Bank · 4 hours ago
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.
Financial Services
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
Qualification
Required
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
Company
M&T Bank
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