2027 Executive Associate Program - General Interest

Overview

Thank you for your interest in the Executive Associate Program. Our formal recruiting window will begin Fall2026. 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 Executive Associate Program is designed for 2nd year MBA students who seek to accelerate their career within M&T Bank. Program hires will undergo an immersive leadership experience designed to develop leadership competencies and strategic capabilities. Throughout the first year, the incoming cohort will be introduced to Program alumni, bank‑wide leadership, and collaborate with peers to drive change to support the vision and goals of the Bank.

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.

Scope of Responsibilities

Perform project/management related assignments in the field of expertise within the Executive Associate Program.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities

None.

Education and Experience Required

• Completed MBA from an accredited business school.
• Minimum two 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.

Benefits

• Pay range: $100,000 – $171,000 (adjusted for location).
• Location: Buffalo, NewYork, UnitedStates of America.
• Competitive benefits include medical, retirement plans, and forty hours of paid volunteer time per year.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug‑free workplace.