M&T Bank Corporation

Indirect Lending Quantitative Risk Analyst Lead

M&T Bank Corporation$103K — $171K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, or related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant banking or financial services experience.
  • Proficiency in SAS, SAS Enterprise Miner, and statistical software.
  • Advanced SQL and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead team in portfolio deep dives and asset quality monitoring.
  • Mentor junior analysts in analytics, including segmentation and modeling techniques.
  • Provide data analysis support to senior management using Credit Risk databases.
  • Conduct data analysis and visualization using SQL, SAS, and Excel.
  • Track and improve portfolio performance and risk strategy results.
  • Ensure adherence to risk and regulatory standards across the department.
  • Promote a culture of belonging that aligns with M&T Bank's values.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Focus on professional development and mentoring.
  • Engagement with senior management on high-level data analysis.
  • Opportunities for working on advanced analytical techniques.
  • Commitment to maintaining internal control and audit standards.
Full Job Description
Overview:

Perform advanced data and credit risk analysis to identify and quantify risks in M&T's $19B Indirect lending portfolios. Support unit (dept.) in data analysis, portfolio deep dives, and loss estimation activities. Provide oversight and credit risk expertise during effective challenge efforts.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead Retail Quantitative Analysts in performing portfolio deep dives, asset quality monitoring, and interpreting data with a risk management focus with an understanding of business strategy.
  • Mentor and supervise the work of junior team members and assist in the development of their analytics acumen in areas such as segmentation analysis, logistic regression, decision trees and data visualization.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of Credit Risk databases to provide data and analytical support to Senior Management.
  • Perform data manipulation and analysis using SQL, SAS and Microsoft Excel and present results and recommendations to Credit Risk Management.
  • Track portfolio performance and risk strategy results. Incorporate observations and data in to existing models to improve predictive results.
  • 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.


Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis or another technical discipline,
OR in lieu of degree,
A combined minimum of 9 years higher education and/or work experience to include a minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
-OR-
Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis or another technical discipline, with minimum of 3 years relevant experience,
OR in lieu of degree,
A combined minimum of 9 years higher education and/or work experience to include a minimum of 3 years relevant experience

Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
Banking or Financial Services experience.
Experience with SAS, SAS Enterprise Miner and other Statistical Software Packages.
Advanced Knowledge of SQL and Microsoft Office.
Ability to utilize analytics in a collaborative manner across business functions and product lines to derive optimum solutions.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts.
Demonstrated ability to manipulate and analyze data across large databases.

Education and Experience Preferred:

Credit Analysis experience

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $103,000.00 - $171,600.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America

About M&T Bank Corporation

M&T Bank is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's principal banking subsidiary, M&T Bank, operates banking offices in New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Trust-related services are provided by M&T's Wilmington Trust-affiliated companies and by M&T Bank. M&T Bank traces its origins to the founding of Manufacturers and Traders Bank in Buffalo, New York. As a result of mergers, acquisitions, and name changes, M&T Bank Corporation's principal bank is now known as Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company or M&T Bank. M&T Bank reorganized under a bank holding company in 1969 called First Empire State Corporation. The name was changed in 1998 to M&T Bank Corporation, whose common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol "MTB."

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Learn more about M&T Bank Corporation
Size
17,115 employees
Market Cap
$25.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1868
5 Year Trend
+0.2%
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