Responsible for providing overall operational support with the management and oversight of Community Finance’s applicable tax credit equity investments and other structured lending products.
The department originates and manages tax credit investments (“TCI”) that enable M&T to repurpose its tax liability in support of federal and state public policy objectives including financing activities that promote the public welfare. These activities, particularly low-income housing TCIs, are the primary driver to achieve M&T’s CRA requirements, enhance our community banking model, and contribute to our sustainability aspirations and business case. Participation in state tax credit programs as well as historic preservation TCI is a secondary focus. Involvement in these programs frequently necessitate both equity investments in addition to loans. The department generates several hundred million dollars in new investments annually. This position works closely with the Operations & Risk Manager to support Community Finance and to partner with cross-functional working teams to include M&T’s Tax, Technology, Finance, and Accounting Policy departments to ensure compliance with critical objectives.
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years higher education and/or work experience including a minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience
Commercial credit experience.
Solid knowledge of personal computers, with thorough knowledge of various software programs (such as Word, Excel and other departmental software).
Investment and/or lending experience
Excellent analytical ability.
Knowledge of credit principles.
Highly motivated, detail-oriented self-starter.
Excellent communication and organization skills.
Ability to interact with external and internal personnel using tact and diplomacy.
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $89,600.00 - $149,300.00 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.
