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 iv will conduct advanced financial research and analysis projects with a large amount of independence and provide comprehensive advice/options to senior management in an expert capacity for use in setting and realizing strategic objectives.
Primary responsibilities:
Allocates work as a team leader; trains and mentors/develops junior team members.
Possess ability to direct/persuade/influence peers and manager`
Conduct independent research and complex analytical projects involving financial modeling/forecasting to provide senior management with definitive financial trend data and advice for their use in setting and realizing objectivesDesign projects 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; work in collaboration with business groups to provide insightful analysis.
Develop clear, concise written summations of analytical work
Displays complex judgment based on advanced analytical thought
Shows accountability for accuracy and quality of work products of the team.
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 within) 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 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.
Supervisory/ managerial responsibilities:
May have indirect supervisory responsibilities.
Education and experience required:
Bachelor`s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ 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
Proficiency in accounting / finance analysis, modeling, querying and visualization tools
Education and experience preferred:
Experience in corporate finance including valuation, m&a, investor relations and capital management
Advanced financial modeling skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workflow as necessary
Investment banking experience a plus
Location
Buffalo, new york, united states of america
