M&T Bank Corporation

Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst

M&T Bank Corporation$85K — $143K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, or a related field
  • 7+ years of higher education or work experience with 3+ years of relevant experience in a quantitative role
  • Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis, or a related field, with 1 year of relevant experience
  • Strong background in Banking or Financial Services is a must
  • Experience developing models in regulated environments, particularly in anti-money laundering (AML) contexts

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement statistical and machine learning models
  • Transform and analyze large datasets related to transactions and customer behavior
  • Collaborate with senior team members on analytical solutions for business issues
  • Document model methodologies, assumptions, and monitoring processes
  • Develop and maintain analytical programming in Python and SAS
  • Monitor model performance and address limitations or issues
  • Support regulatory review processes and ensure compliance with internal controls

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on belonging
  • Exposure to AML modeling and risk governance
  • Opportunity to work with senior practitioners and gain mentorship
  • Engagement with a variety of stakeholders across different departments
  • Commitment to maintaining regulatory standards and internal controls
Full Job Description
Overview

This position supports the development of statistical and machine learning models within a regulated environment. The role contributes to key components of the model development lifecycle-including data preparation, model development, testing/validation support, implementation, and monitoring-while working closely with senior modelers to deliver analytically sound and well-documented solutions. Development work is performed using both Python and SAS.

Primary Responsibilities
  • Support the design, development, testing, implementation, and monitoring of statistical and machine learning models
  • Prepare, transform, and analyze large datasets (e.g., transactions, customer behavior, entity data)
  • Partner with senior team members to translate business problems into analytical approaches
  • Contribute to model documentation, including methodology, assumptions, and monitoring frameworks
  • Develop and maintain analytical code using Python and/or SAS
  • Assist in model performance monitoring and identification of model issues or limitations
  • Support model validation, audit, and regulatory review processes
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across EDD, FIU, Technology, and Model Risk Management
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory expectations
  • Provide guidance to junior analysts where appropriate
  • 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.


Scope of Responsibilities

Works under general guidance from more senior quantitative risk managers. Responsible for independent execution of defined analytical tasks and contributing to model development efforts. Builds technical expertise in AML modeling and governance.

Education and Experience Required
  • Bachelor degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis or another technical discipline,
  • OR in lieu of degree A combined minimum of 7 years higher education and/or work experience to include a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.
    -OR-
  • Master's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Quantitative Analysis or another technical discipline, with minimum of 1 year relevant experience,
    OR in lieu of degree,
  • A combined minimum of 7 years higher education and/or work experience to include a minimum of 1 year relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years relevant experience, Banking or Financial Services experience.


Preferred
  • Master's degree in a quantitative discipline
  • Experience in banking, financial services, or AML/BSA
  • Exposure to model validation or model risk management
  • Familiarity with machine learning techniques


M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $85,800.00 - $143,000.00 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."

M&T Bank Corporation Careers

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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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