Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
**this position can be performed remotely or from buffalo, nyCandidates must be in the eastern time zone or willing to work est hours (8am-5pm) to be considered**
Overview:
Within the finance division, business line finance acts as a strategic partner that provides objective, independent facts to business leaders, collaborating with and empowering them to drive results.
The financial analyst ii will conduct financial research and analysis projects with the coaching of team leaders/managersThey will also provide comprehensive advice/options to business partners in an expert capacity for use in setting and realizing strategic objectivesWhile primarily focused on the financial needs of the consumer team, they will also work with teams across mortgage and business banking.
Primary responsibilities:
Provides cross training/support to new team members
Compile facts, analyze data and provide input into recommendations to management on findings/trendsAssist with the design of projects and may lead projects of moderate scope.
Research and compile raw data from varied sources into moderately complex reports and schedulesExecute & suggest improvements/enhancements to existing forecast models/pro forma analysis by working with others on closely related teams to exchange information in a collaborative and professional manner
Enhance the sustainability & documentation of assigned tasks/processes
Uses judgment based on the analysis of information to identify meaningful information
Display proficiency in the systems/tools used to generate standard financial reports on a periodic basis
Demonstrate a working knowledge of finance and accounting concepts through the aggregation of financial data
Display foundational understanding of m&t`s (or applicable business unit within) financial statements; including awareness of key drivers/trends in major balance sheet and income statement line items
Participate in training and development opportunities across finance and among supported businesses
Understand and adhere to department timelines and deliverables
Understand and adhere to the company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the company’s risk appetiteIdentify 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.
Education and experience required:
Bachelor`s degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience or associate degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions
Comprehensive understanding of finance and accounting concepts + basic knowledge of banking industry
High level competencies (excel, powerpoint, word, accessData visualization or data querying applications are a plus.)
Education and experience preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
Banking experience
Location
Buffalo, new york, united states of america
