**Overview:** 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. **Department Description:** The Organizational Design & Effectiveness team advises M&T’s executive management team and business leadership on operating model design and workforce structure. As an Executive Associate within this role, you will lead and support strategic design engagements within and across M&T business lines and deliver workforce insight. The scope of project leadership may include business architecture assessments, activity studies, workforce model development and capacity analysis. You’ll collaborate on impactful projects and taking a consultative approach by using data trends to inform your planning process as you support your partners. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Lead operating model design and workforce transformation engagements to achieve short and long-term business objectives and strategic outcomes. Support development of project roadmaps and plans. + Direct critical Bank-wide or divisional projects focused on workforce structure and performance that may include planning, design and analysis of results; Develop comprehensive documentation to align with regulatory expectations as needed, analysis of complex data sets, or analysis/optimization of data structures. + Apply structured problem-solving and design thinking to address top strategic priorities + Provide analytical expertise to support initiatives that may include planning, design and analysis of results, presenting content at various governance functions, development of comprehensive content and materials, analysis of complex data sets, or analysis/optimization of data structures. + Consider stakeholder perspectives, address objections, help develop solutions, and drive action. Interact with senior management (internal/external) to obtain pertinent information. + Lead effort to define scope/approach for department initiatives. May be responsible on an individual basis for directing complex, and highly visible projects for division + 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 **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 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 M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.