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2026 Management Development Program - Wealth Governance, Risk, and Policy- Buffalo, NY

Anywhere
Full-time
Posted 1/12/2026
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Risk Management
Policy & Procedure Development
Regulatory Compliance

Compensation

Salary Range

$120K - 200K a year

Responsibilities

Support operations of the Wealth Management committee governance system, including risk mitigation, policy development, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, strong communication and analytical skills, experience in risk, policy, or compliance roles, and leadership abilities.

Full Description

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 Responsibilities: Support operations of the Wealth Management committee governance system including, acting as the Committee Secretary for the Wealth Division's committees to ensure those committees are operating as designed and adhering to all necessary requirements. Identify, manage and mitigate risks inherent in trust administration and assist in building commensurate controls to lessen risk and enhance the control environment. Participate in review, development and enhancement of fiduciary related policies, procedures and business practices to ensure the Wealth Management Division maintains proper controls to meet responsibilities as a regulated professional trustee and achieve satisfactory regulatory examinations and audits. Partner with the fiduciary team to identify key risk issues involving fiduciary accounts and activities including, identifying fiduciary issues in account transactions to route to the correct committee or person to be assessed and resolved appropriately. Partner with Fiduciary Management leadership team to identify systemic risk issues that would mitigate risk and enhance operations of the fiduciary organization. Develop effective working relationships with the Fiduciary leadership team, key business partners and senior leaders of the Division. Serve as an advisor to business line staff. Participate in regulatory examinations and internal audits pertinent to the Wealth Management Division and work with the first and second lines of defense May set policy or develop and oversee implementation of procedures or controls related to compliance requirements within a business processes. May directly or indirectly monitor functions to ensure procedures and controls are functioning as designed. May develop training of business line personnel regarding procedures and controls designed to ensure compliance with laws and/or regulations. May participate in management of examinations or audits as well as any resulting corrective actions. 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 diversity 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. HOW CAN MY CAREER GROW This position could lead to potential growth opportunities in the following areas: Risk Management Policy / Procedure / Control Management Monitoring / Oversight Committee Governance Trust Administration 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 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. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T’s affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank’s traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. 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 – integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor – drive the work we do. 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. View M&T’s Human Capital Report to learn more. Ready to join our team? Submit your application today! If you are unable to apply through this site due to technical issues or need an accommodation to apply, please contact us at careersitesupport@mtb.com for assistance. 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. 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This job posting was last updated on 1/14/2026

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