Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Overview:
The corporate finance department’s objective is to provide analysis to assist management in maximizing stockholders’ value, while ensuring compliance with external and internal requirements for bank capital.
This is achieved by following a disciplined investment approach when evaluating either an external opportunity for acquisition or an internal capital investmentThe objective is furthered by attracting, retaining, and servicing capital and funding providers through proactive, continuous promotion of the m&t brand and providing the bank with a comprehensive understanding of the market and its participants.
Corporate finance`s mergers & acquisitions team works closely with m&t’s business units and senior management to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to the merger and acquisition process.
The financial analyst ii will perform research and analysis to provide management with financial information for use in setting and obtaining objectives.
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`s degree and a minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting, auditing, operations or financial institutions
Good knowledge of finance and accounting concepts + basic knowledge of banking industry
High level of pc competencies (excel, powerpoint, word, accessData visualization or data querying applications are a plus.)
Education and experience preferred:
Interest and/or experience in corporate finance including valuation, m&a, investor relations and capital management
Advanced financial modeling skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Deadline oriented, and results driven
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workflow as necessary
Investment banking experience a plus
Location
Buffalo, new york, united states of america
