Strategic Initiatives Analyst II

M&T Bank

. Support planning and implementing new projects, products, programs and initiatives to achieve short and long-term business objectives and strategic outcomes .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeWilliamsville • New York • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $62,200 - $103,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical ability and creative problem-solving skills while adhering to regulatory standards and producing high-quality documentation. Proficient in financial analysis and project management, with a focus on delivering results in a team-oriented environment.

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Analytical AbilityProject ManagementFinancial AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceTechnical Writing

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Hard Skills

SQLStatistical SoftwareProcess ImprovementProject DocumentationData AnalysisTrend ReportingWorkflow AnalysisRegulatory StandardsFinancial AnalysisTechnical Writing

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCreative Problem-SolvingInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationSelf-MotivatedResults-DrivenWell-Organized

Tools & Technologies

Spreadsheet SoftwareDatabase SoftwareGraphing SoftwarePresentation Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Six SigmaLeanProject Management Education

Industry Keywords

BankingFinanceRegulatory ComplianceProcess AnalysisBusiness Administration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support planning and implementing new projects, products, programs and initiatives to achieve short and long-term business objectives and strategic outcomes
Lead efforts to maintain project documentation and develop comprehensive documentation aligned with regulatory expectations
Assist the team in addressing problems, solutions, risks and issues; analyze information, determine feasible solutions, and articulate recommendations
Apply critical thinking to independently navigate problems and issues
Develop and produce basic ad-hoc and automated departmental analyses and reports, including workflow, project, strategic analysis and trend reporting
Distill information and create executive summaries to drive action
Adhere to standards and procedures, ensuring high-quality work and accurate documentation
Follow company risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; identify risk-related issues requiring escalation
Promote an environment supporting belonging and reflecting the M&T Bank brand
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points and applicable regulatory issues
Complete other related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 6 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience
Strong attention to detail
Experience working independently and functioning as a member of a team
Strong analytical ability
Creative problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated
Results-driven
Well-organized
Experience handling multiple tasks and working under time constraints in support of various assignments
Proficient with personal computers and pertinent spreadsheet, database, graphing, and presentation software
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Math, Accounting, Engineering, or Business Administration
Preferred: Banking/financial industry experience
Preferred: Six Sigma, Lean or Process Improvement, or project management-related education
Preferred: Experience with SQL, programming and statistical software
Preferred: Experience with financial, regulatory and/or process analysis, and technical writing
Preferred: Curious and innovative