This position is responsible for serving as liaison between the Bank and the community to develop and administer local CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) Programs to meet the specific credit and banking needs of the low-to-moderate income population in the community. Assists Corporate CRA staff in meeting a variety of regulatory requirements and with the bi-annual CRA exam.
The position represents the Bank in the various regional communities and represents the Bank’s commitment to the community.
The position seeks to have an understanding of the community to develop an effective CRA program.
The position develops strong ties with government officials, directors of non-profit organizations and leaders of other community-based organizations to raise the profile of the Bank and develop and expand CRA-related relationships and program opportunities.
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years’ proven CRA community development, customer-facing banking and/or non-profit experience,
OR in lieu of a degree,
A combined minimum 7 years’ higher education and/or work experience including a minimum of 3 years’ proven CRA community development, customer-facing banking and/or non-profit experience.
Proficiency with personal computers as well as pertinent word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database software.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
Strong negotiations skills.
Detail-oriented.
Experience with the community development non-profit world, either through direct work experience or other volunteer participation.
Understanding of the interactions among the government, community development non-profit organizations and local business.
Prior banking experience, with experience in commercial and consumer lending.
Familiarity with regulatory compliance and/or governmental reporting requirements and processes
Office Location
This role will work out of the following office location:
115 Federal Street, Boston, MA
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $103,900.00 - $173,100.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
Boston, Massachusetts, 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.
