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 project management and capable of delivering detailed analyses and reports to support strategic business objectives.

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Strong Analytical AbilityCreative Problem-Solving SkillsProject ManagementFinancial Regulatory AnalysisTechnical Writing

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Hard Skills

Project DocumentationData AnalysisSQLStatistical SoftwareProcess ImprovementFinancial AnalysisRegulatory ComplianceTrend ReportingWorkflow AnalysisPresentation Skills

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationSelf-Motivated

Tools & Technologies

Spreadsheet SoftwareDatabase SoftwareGraphing SoftwarePresentation Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Six SigmaLean

Industry Keywords

BankingFinanceEconomicsAccountingBusiness 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 effort 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.
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls; identify risk-related issues needing escalation.
Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points and applicable issues raised by external regulators.
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