2025 Management Development Program Data Analytics Reporting & Incentive-Buffalo, NY

Overview:

Serves as a member of the Management Development Program (MDP) and participates in ten weeks of Core Training and one year of On-the-Job (OJT) training. Core Training responsibilities include participation in classroom training, observations of departmental presentations, interaction with senior management, peer networking, and working in teams on two group project assignments. OJT responsibilities vary by department and are assigned by the department manager. The position may be responsible for additional projects as assigned by the department manager or Leadership Development Manager-MDP.

Department Description:

The Retail Data Analytics, Reporting, & Incentive team is responsible for broad set of functions in support of the Retail Bank. The team manages a suite of reports in support of the banks sales, operations, & product management functions. Additionally, the team provides consultative analytics in support of a wide range of business decisions and initiatives across the Retail Bank – this work ranges from projects such as sales goals setting, bank level performance attribution, product performance and insights, and optimizing staffing models to name a few. Finally, as it relies heavily on reporting and analytics, the team is also responsible for the design, delivery, and execution of the Retail Bank’s incentive compensation program – with over 7,000 program participants. In totality, the team serves a large number of stakeholders across the Retail Bank and works in a space that blends quantitative analytical technique with qualitative business problem solving to deliver value to the organization.

Primary Department Responsibilities:
Your duties can include:
•Develop and produce departmental reports and analyses to include but not limited to project or product strategy analysis, performance reporting, workflow analysis, and financial analysis
•Conduct analyses ranging from simple descriptive discovery to complex causal analytics & forecasting projects
•Manage multiple projects and stakeholders, requiring prioritization and clear communication of deliverables
•Package output of technical work in an easy to communicate story, and present same to seniors levels of Retail Bank leadership
•Collaborate within the team and across departments to define business problem to solve, access appropriate data, and deliver actionable insights


HOW YOU CAN GROW YOUR CAREER:
The field of business data analytics is of steadily increasing value to large organizations such as M&T Bank. A successful candidate in this role may expand their career in a number of directions including moving onto more technical teams such as within our Treasury and Credit divisions; or expanding their ability to interpret analytics into actionable insights and growing a career in strategic roles within the business units.

Primary Program Responsibilities:

• 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. Performance measures may include several objective test scores, peer and sponsor feedback from group projects, facilitator feedback, Leadership Development Manager-MDP feedback, Department Manager feedback, final assessment score, and year-end performance appraisal from Department Manager and Leadership Development Manager-MDP.
• Core Training - 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.
• Group Projects - 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.
• On-the-Job Training - 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 diversity 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.

Scope of Responsibilities:

The Management Development Program is a non-rotational, one-year training program for recent college graduates where participants learn sales, accounting, project management and leadership skills depending upon their career track.  Various methods of training include classroom study, divisional orientations, and teamwork on group projects.  These fundamentals are coupled with on-the-job training to allow for immediate application in the area for which the participant has been hired.

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Education and Experience 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

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $29.57 - $43.99 per hour. The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above encompasses all geographic locations. The pay rate specific to your location will fall within this range and is available from your recruiter.

LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of America