
Evaluate commercial loan/lease applications received. Adjudicate new credit requests of group credit and/or renewals over $100,000.
Incumbent is to ensure customer credit requests are processed in accordance with bank policy and Business Banking underwriting guidelines in a timely manner that supports the bank’s ability to deliver superior customer service. This allows the department to deliver high customer service as evidenced with a short turnaround time, which has a direct effect on the Department’s ability to meet their Service Level Agreements. Train new lending officers and junior Loan Specialists that allow for consistency and quality in the department’s operations.
May mentor or supervise junior members of the department, as necessary.
BS in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance preferred.
3-5 years previous commercial or business lending experience required.
Working knowledge of financial statements, tax returns, and credit reports. Knowledge of current banking regulations pertaining to credit and collection.
Requires knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
Self-motivated, well-organized. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong negotiation skills.
Consistently maintain a high level of professionalism and service when dealing with various loan and lease sources.
Ability to work under critical time constraints. Ability to function professionally at many different levels (clients, management, peers, etc)
MBA desirable.
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $43.34 Hourly (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.