This position requiresexpertisein statistical and machine learning model development within a regulated environment. The role manages the full model development lifecycle—including requirements gathering, development, testing/validation, implementation, and ongoing monitoring—and partners closely with business and compliance stakeholders to deliver analytically sound, well-documented solutions. Development work is performed using both Python and SAS.
Design, develop, test/validate, implement, andmonitorstatistical and machine learning models across the full model development lifecycle.
Partner with internal business stakeholders to define modeling requirements and translate them into scalable analytical solutions.
Analyze large, complex datasets (e.g., transaction data, customer/entity attributes, behavioral and demographic data) and present insights to senior management.
Produce clear, defensible model documentation and support governance, validation, and regulatory activities (MRM, audit, regulatory review).
Develop andmaintainproduction-quality analytics using Python and SAS.
Collaborate with internal and external partners tooptimizethe risk/reward equation and maximize profitability.
Serve as a liaison for Quantitative Risk Management initiatives across business areas, consultants, vendors, and peer banks.
Manage and develop Quantitative Analysts and Modelers, including performance and skills development.
Ensure adherence to risk management frameworks, regulatory standards, and internal controls.
Exercise managerial authority related to staffing, performance, and compensation decisions.
Promote an inclusive environment that reflects the M&T Bank brand.
Bachelors’ degree,
OR in lieu of a degree,
A combined minimum of 14 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 10 years’ related experience (inclusive of 4 years supervisory/management experience)
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Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis or another technical discipline and a minimum of 8 years’ related experience (inclusive of 4 years supervisory/management experience),
OR in lieu of a degree,
A combined minimum of 14 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 8 years’ related experience and/or (inclusive of 4 years supervisory/management experience).
Minimum of 10 years’ related experience (inclusive of 4 years supervisory/management experience)
Banking or Financial Services experience.
Experience with SAS, SAS Enterprise Miner and other Statistical Software Packages.
Advanced Knowledge of SQL and Microsoft Office.
Ability to utilize analytics in a collaborative manner across business functions and product lines to derive optimum solutions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts.
Demonstrated ability to manipulate and analyze data across large databases.
Extensive experience with statistical and machinelearningmodel development and ongoing monitoring.
Demonstrated experience leading models from concept through production.
Strongproficiencyin both Python and SAS.
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M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $148,300.00 - $247,100.00 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.
