2026 Management Development Program - Affluent Market Operations Analyst Buffalo, NY
M&T BankAbout the role
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:
Responsible for providing a base level of support to the Affluent Wealth Segment Program Enablement Unit specifically related to oversight of the Non-Deposit Investment Product (“NDIP”) program requirements as well as financial analysis and oversight between LPL and M&T Bank, to include development, tracking and support of metrics and reporting.
Department Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing a base level of oversight of the Non-Deposit Investment Product (“NDIP”) program in place as a result of the M&T Bank / LPL strategic alliance, as required of M&T Bank by federal regulatory requirements, and
- Responsible for providing a base level of support to the Affluent Wealth Segment Program Enablement Unit with respect to multiple aspects corresponding to financial analysis and oversight of the M&T Bank / LPL strategic alliance
- Understand the LPL/Affluent Wealth Segment Networking Agreement to help conduct reconciliations of expected versus actual revenue and expenses which could include general ledger entries
- Develop and produce mid complexity departmental reports and spreadsheets to include but not limited to project or product strategy analysis, historical reporting, workflow analysis, and financial analysis
- Support, maintain and provide metrics, reports and presentations to include, but not limited to business monitoring and financial analysis for escalation to all levels of senior management, as well as multiple M&T Bank committees and boards within the corresponding governance framework
- Engage in complaint monitoring and escalation to assist with solutions which may include connecting with members of LPL Legal and Sales Management
- Assist with performing analysis and judgement-based work on large amounts of data over multiple disciplines and communicate that to management to support business decisions
- Responsible for completely and accurately documenting key business processes. Identify and assess risks and internal controls associated with the key processes.
- Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies
- Promote an environment that supports diversity and reflects the M&T Bank brand
- Complete other related duties as assigned including supporting certain functions of the Program Enablement Business Unit
Primary 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.
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