**Overview:** Conduct advanced financial research and analysis projects with a large amount of independence. Provide comprehensive advice/options to senior management in an expert capacity for use in setting and realizing strategic objectives. **Primary Responsibilities:** + Allocates work as a team leader; trains and mentors/develops junior team members. + Possess ability to direct/persuade/influence peers and manager" + Conduct independent research and complex analytical projects involving financial modeling/forecasting to provide senior management with definitive financial trend data and advice for their use in setting and realizing objectives. Design projects and may lead projects of moderate scope. + Ensure success through shared responsibility of team workload to achieve department/project objectives (volume, quality, timeliness of end results) + Build and maintain advanced forecasting models/tools; work in collaboration with business groups to provide insightful analysis. + Develop clear, concise written summations of analytical work + Displays complex judgment based on advanced analytical thought + Shows accountability for accuracy and quality of work products of the team. + Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of finance and accounting concepts through the aggregation of financial data + Display an expert-level understanding of M&T's (or applicable Business Unit within) financial statements; including awareness of key drivers/trends in major Balance Sheet and Income Statement line items + 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. **Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:** May have indirect supervisory responsibilities. **Education and Experience Required:** Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years’ experience OR Associate's degree and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions Comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles in multiple disciplines including finance and accounting Proficiency in accounting / finance analysis, modeling, querying and visualization tools **Education and Experience Preferred:** Advanced degree or professional certification (i.e. CPA, CFA, etc.) M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $85,104.04 - $141,840.07 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. **Location** Buffalo, New York, United States of America M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.