Manages assigned teams within one or more functional areas of assigned COE. Manages 15+ FTEs (or with fewer employees if covering diverse disciplines and/or complex functions).
Oversee daily activities and ongoing strategic planning of one or more units within assigned COE, ensuring quality standards are maintained in accordance with Bank, Division and Department policy and all activities of the unit(s) are completed in compliance with defined processes and regulations.
Direct and monitor activities of assigned staff to ensure all organizational and departmental policy and procedures and external regulations are followed to minimize risks to the Bank from non-compliance.
Provide leadership, guidance, feedback and training to staff.
Compile month-end data for unit activities for distribution to and decision-making by management.
Interact routinely with Division/Department management to discuss business objectives specific to the unit(s) managed.
Evaluate unit processes, procedures and policies routinely and approve changes to increase operational efficiency of units managed.
Maintain established service levels within assigned unit(s) and address escalations to meet defined business expectations.
Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations.
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. 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.
The position has full manager responsibilities in directing day-to-day activities for a unit within a Department of Banking Services. Depending on the unit managed, the position may require unique technical expertise due to the additional complexity, size and/or breadth of functions. The position acts largely independently in managing unit activities and their associated risk exposure.
A combined minimum of 7 years’ higher education and relevant work experience, inclusive of a minimum of 2 years' work leadership and/or supervisory experience
Excellent customer service skills
Prior experience using tact and diplomacy
Strong knowledge of relevant spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software as required within unit managed
Bachelor's degree
Call center and/or financial services operations experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of departmental systems, documents and procedures
Proven experience to motivate team and handle conflict without alienating others
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $74,600.00 - $124,400.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people’s lives and uplift the communities we serve. Founded in 1856 in Buffalo, NY we are now a top 11 full-service US-based commercial bank with a retail footprint across the east coast and wealth services available nationwide and abroad. As a bank, we offer advice, guidance, expertise, and solutions across the entire financial spectrum that combines M&T’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. We are a community-minded organization with more than 167 years of experience. We serve customers, community, and colleagues whether they be across the street, across the state or across the country.
As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values drive the work we do – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, candor and we seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members.
M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.
