Mergers & Acquisitions / Corporate Development Financial Analyst IV (Hybrid in Buffalo, NY)

This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work four days every week, based at the One M&T Plaza office in Buffalo, NY. Some flexibility on location may be available for an ideal candidate.

About the role

Corporate Development works closely with M&T’s business units and senior management to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to the merger and acquisition (M&A) process. This role primarily focuses on financial analysis in support of potential internal and external capital investment opportunities through valuation, risk assessment, and deal structuring. It also includes peer analysis regarding performance, merger-related activities, and capital actions to assist senior management in implementing the bank’s strategy. Additionally, the person in this role may conduct highly technical research and analysis of projects to provide senior management with definitive financial data and advice for setting and realizing strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the evaluation of potential M&A opportunities, including financial analysis, valuation, structuring, and coordination of due diligence efforts, involving extensive interaction with various groups throughout the bank.
• Conduct financial and valuation analysis regarding acquisition, investment, and divestiture opportunities using discounted cash flow analysis, market multiples, and other financial and analytical tools.
• Perform independent research and complex analytical projects involving financial modeling/forecasting to provide senior management with definitive financial trend data and advice for setting and realizing objectives. Design and may lead projects of moderate scope.
• Ensure success through shared responsibility of team workload to achieve department/project objectives (volume, quality, timeliness of end results).
• Build and maintain advanced forecasting models/tools; collaborate with business groups to provide insightful analysis.
• Develop clear, concise written summations of analytical work.
• Display complex judgment based on advanced analytical thought.
• Show accountability for accuracy and quality of the team’s work products.
• Demonstrate expert-level knowledge of finance and accounting concepts through the aggregation of financial data.
• Display an expert-level understanding of M&T’s (or applicable Business Unit’s) financial statements, including awareness of key drivers/trends in major Balance Sheet and Income Statement line items.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May have indirect supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience OR Associate’s degree and a minimum of 7 years’ experience in accounting, auditing, operations, or financial institutions.
• Comprehensive understanding of concepts and principles in multiple disciplines including finance and accounting.
• Five (5) years of Corporate Development / Merger & Acquisition (M&A) experience for a bank or Investment Banking firm supporting Banks required.
• Proficiency in accounting/finance analysis, modeling, querying, and visualization tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA, etc.). MBA and/or CFA is ideal.

Pay

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.