2027 Summer Executive Associate Program - General Interest
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M&T Bank
Buffalo, NY, US
Summary
Perform project and management assignments across various functional areas such as Treasury, Credit, and Finance. Work directly with senior leaders to complete assignments while adhering to compliance and operational risk controls.
Job Description
Overview:
Thank you for your interest in the Summer Executive Associate Program. Our formal recruiting window will begin late Fall 2026. We encourage you to complete a profile so that we can stay in touch during Summer recruiting conferences, and ahead of the school semester.
The Summer Executive Associate (SEA) Program is designed for 1st year MBAs 10 weeks of impactful project-based assignments, with significant access to senior management and the bank’s previous Executive Associates (EA).
Primary Responsibilities:
- Perform project and/or management related assignments in such functional areas as Treasury, Trust and Investment Services, Credit, Finance, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Technology and Banking Operations.
- Work directly with senior leaders in completion of assignments.
- Perform other related assignments as requested by management.
- Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
- 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.
Scope of Responsibilities:
Perform project/management related assignments in field of expertise within the Summer Executive Associate Program.
Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:
Not applicable.
Education and Experience Required:
- Current enrollment in an MBA Program from an accredited business school.
- Minimum three years professional, full time work experience.
- Demonstrated leadership potential, as evidenced through previous work experience, extracurricular activities, or community involvement
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and critically analyze complex business challenges
- Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
- 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 $100,000 - $171,000. 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.
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. Founded in 1856 in Buffalo, NY we are now a top 11 full-service US-based commercial bank with a retail footprint across the east coast and wealth services available nationwide and abroad. As a bank, we offer advice, guidance, expertise, and solutions across the entire financial spectrum that combines M&T’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. We are a community-minded organization with more than 167 years of experience. We serve customers, community, and colleagues whether they be across the street, across the state or across the country.
As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values drive the work we do – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, candor and we seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members.
M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.
Founded
1856
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Financial Services
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Buffalo, New York
Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. Founded in 1856 in Buffalo, NY we are now a top 11 full-service US-based commercial bank with a retail footprint across the east coast and wealth services available nationwide and abroad. As a bank, we offer advice, guidance, expertise, and solutions across the entire financial spectrum that combines M&T’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. We are a community-minded organization with more than 167 years of experience. We serve customers, community, and colleagues whether they be across the street, across the state or across the country.
As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values drive the work we do – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, candor and we seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members.
M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.
Founded
1856
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Financial Services
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Buffalo, New York
