Financial Analysis Consultant IV – Corporate Development

M&T Bank

Financial Analysis Consultant conducting advanced financial research and analysis at M&T Bank. Leading strategic objectives and mentoring team members in a hybrid role.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeBuffalo • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $89,600 - $149,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct advanced financial research and analysis projects with a large amount of independence
Provide comprehensive advice/options to senior management in an expert capacity for use in setting and realizing strategic objectives
Allocate work as a team leader; train and mentor/develop junior team members
Conduct independent research and complex analytical projects involving financial modeling/forecasting
Design projects and may lead projects of moderate scope
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
Show accountability for accuracy and quality of work products of the team
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of 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
Five (5) years of Corporate Development / M&A experience for a bank or Investment Banking firm supporting Banks
Advanced degree or professional certification (i.e. CPA, CFA, etc.) - MBA and/or CFA is ideal

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Paid volunteer time

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial researchfinancial analysisfinancial modelingforecastingaccounting analysisqueryingvisualization toolsCorporate DevelopmentM&Arisk management

Soft Skills

team leadershipmentoringcommunicationaccountabilityanalytical thinkingproblem-solvingcollaborationattention to detailstrategic thinkingwritten communication

Certifications

CPACFAMBA