2027 Executive Associate Program - General Interest

Wilmington Trust N.A.

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Buffalo, NY Until 8/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted May 16, 2026 Last posted May 16, 2026
Job description

Overview:

Thank you for your interest in the Executive Associate Program. Our formal recruiting window will begin Fall 2026. We encourage you to complete a profile so that we can stay in touch during Summer recruiting conferences, and ahead of the school semester.

The Executive Associate Program is designed for 2nd year MBA students who seek to accelerate their career within M&T Bank. Program hires will undergo an immersive leadership experience designed to develop leadership competencies and strategic capabilities. Throughout the first year, the incoming cohort will be introduced to Program alumni, bank wide leadership, and collaborate with peers to drive change to support the vision and goals of the Bank. 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform project and/or management related assignments in such functional areas as Treasury, Trust and Investment Services, Credit, Finance, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, and Technology and Banking Operations.
  • Work directly with senior leaders in completion of assignments.                                             
  • Perform other related assignments as requested by management.       

                               

Scope of Responsibilities:

Perform project/management related assignments in field of expertise within the Executive Associate Program.  

Supervisory/ Managerial Responsibilities:

None

Education and Experience Required:

Completed MBA from an accredited business school.
Minimum three years professional, full time work experience. 

Demonstrated leadership potential, as evidenced through previous work experience, extracurricular activities, or community involvement
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and critically analyze complex business challenges
Strong project management skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
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 $100,000 - $171,000. 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
About this role

Summary

Perform project and management assignments in banking; collaborate with leaders; develop leadership skills.

Job title

Executive Associate Program - General Interest

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

banking

Location requirements

Buffalo, NY; not remote

Salary

$100k–$171k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingproject management

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

leadershipstrategyproject management
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Buffalo, NY, USA

On-site City