2026 Management Development Program - Institutional Services, First Line Risk- Buffalo, NY

Overview:

Serves as a member of the Management Development Program (MDP) and participates in ten weeks of Core Training and one year of On-the-Job (OJT) training. Core Training responsibilities include participation in classroom training, observations of departmental presentations, interaction with senior management, peer networking, and working in teams on two group project assignments. OJT responsibilities vary by department and are assigned by the department manager. The position may be responsible for additional projects as assigned by the department manager or Leadership Development Manager-MDP.

Department Description :

Wilmington Trust is comprised of the Institutional Services and Wealth Management Divisions (ISWM). Institutional Services provides trustee and agency services to capital market bond issuers, public finance, project finance transactions, acting as escrow agent for mergers & acquisition transactions, loan agency services for syndicated loans, and provides complete suite of services of entity management to Issuers. Wealth Management offers asset management, financial planning, trust, and private banking products and services to individuals in the affluent, high net worth, and ultra-high net worth segments. ISWM business risk is responsible for building and executing the risk framework for the Wilmington Trust businesses.

Department Responsibilities

Contribute to the execution of change management initiatives to strengthen the divisions’ risk management framework

• Monitor risk analytics and prepare dashboards & reports for boards of directors & committees
• Coordinate with business teams to assist in project management of remediation activities  
• Help investigate and resolve risk incidents
• Assist with the identification and assessment of risks and the identification of internal controls for key business processes

HOW YOU CAN GROW YOUR CAREER:

• Learn the fundamentals of Institutional Services and Wealth Management firms’ business’s products, services, and culture as the foundation of a finance or banking career in front, middle, or back-office positions
• Gain core knowledge of risk management in finance, the key responsibilities of all parties in the three lines of defense, and familiarity with finance and banking regulatory environment
• Learn interpersonal skills, presentation, senior management interaction opportunities and manage conflicts, prioritization, and time management
• Build essential skills necessary to navigate large scale, cross functional initiatives  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in and complete a one-year long, non-rotational training program while creating and adding value to assigned department. Receive job specific training, general training in banking, communication and leadership, and personalized coaching and feedback. Performance measures may include several objective test scores, peer and sponsor feedback from group projects, facilitator feedback, Leadership Development Manager-MDP feedback, Department Manager feedback, final assessment score, and year-end performance appraisal from Department Manager and Leadership Development Manager-MDP.
• Core Training - Participate in ten weeks of training throughout the one-year assignment to learn banking, basic financial skills, technical skills, and leadership/interpersonal skills. Develop a solid understanding of banking functions, processes, and operations.
• Group Projects - Participate in two group project assignments, working with a team of their peers to build relationships within their teams as well as with project sponsors, internal and external contacts, and senior management. Teams make a presentation to senior management at the conclusion of each project providing recommendations and potential project solutions.
• On-the-Job Training - The fundamental skills taught in core training are combined with On-the-Job training based on the incumbent's assignment. Job specific training teaches departmental policies, procedures, systems, and products. Upon completion of MDP, all incumbents attain basic skills necessary to become entry-level professionals and/or managers in their assigned department.
• Complete tasks in a manner that are compliant with applicable laws and regulations and/or that serve to help the Company be in compliance with laws and regulations that apply to the business line the position supports.
• 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.

Scope Of Responsibilities:

The Management Development Program is a non-rotational, one-year training program for recent college graduates where participants learn sales, accounting, project management and leadership skills depending upon their career track.  Various methods of training include classroom study, divisional orientations, and teamwork on group projects.  These fundamentals are coupled with on-the-job training to allow for immediate application in the area for which the participant has been hired.

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

Education And Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree candidate at a school where M&T Bank recruits MDPs (or an MBA student with no work experience).
• Outstanding academic credentials (GPA of 3.0 or better).
• Up to 1 years' work experience.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Demonstrated presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Work/internship experience.
• Work Visa Sponsorship not offered for this role

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $29.57 - $43.99 per hour. The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. The range listed above encompasses all geographic locations. The pay rate specific to your location will fall within this range and is available from your recruiter.

Location:

Buffalo, New York, United States of America