Job Description

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:

The International Trade Finance Operations Department supports the bank’s commercial clients by ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant execution of domestic and cross‑border trade transactions. The department plays a critical operational role in helping importers, exporters, and multinational businesses manage payment risk, meet international regulatory requirements, and facilitate the secure movement of goods and funds across global markets. The department processes and administers trade finance instruments such as Letters of Credit, Documentary Collections, bank‑to‑bank reimbursements, and trade‑related payments. The International Trade Finance Support team within the International Trade Finance Department is responsible for the creation and analysis of departmental reports and metrics, trade finance system testing and issue resolution, and management of projects impacting letters of credit and documentary collections.

Department Responsibilities

• Develop and produce departmental reports and spreadsheets, including project or product strategy analyses, historical reporting, work flow analyses and financial analyses for International Trade Finance.
• Conduct non-routine analysis and judgment-based work over a single or closely related disciplines to support International Trade Finance decisions.
• Conduct non-routine data review, research and/or reconciliation for assigned areas of International Trade Finance.
• Draft and/or edit procedures related to one or more functional areas of International Trade Finance to maintain their currency.
• Support audits, user certification and compliance testing for International Trade Finance.
• Lead and participate in planning, testing and implementing new projects, process improvements, system releases, products and regulatory changes impacting Letters of Credit and Documentary Collections.
• Assist with technical troubleshooting and escalations, coordinating with internal business partners, external vendors and Technology to address issues for International Trade Finance.
• Complete other related duties as assigned

HOW YOU CAN GROW YOUR CAREER You’ll have the chance to develop your career by working towards a line manager position or potentially take on a leadership role as a senior analyst on a strategic project

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.
• Complete tasks in a manner that are compliant with applicable laws and regulations and/or that serve to help the Company be in compliance with laws and regulations that apply to the business line the position supports.
• 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 belonging 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.

Scope of Responsibilities:

The Management Development Program is a non-rotational, one-year training program for recent college graduates where participants learn sales, accounting, project management and leadership skills depending upon their career track. Various methods of training include classroom study, divisional orientations, and teamwork on group projects. These fundamentals are coupled with on-the-job training to allow for immediate application in the area for which the participant has been hired.

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree candidate at a school where M&T Bank recruits MDPs (or an MBA student with no work experience).
• Outstanding academic credentials (GPA of 3.0 or better).
• Up to 1 years' work experience.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Demonstrated presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Work/internship experience.
• 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 $29.57 - $43.99 per hour. 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

Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America