Entry Level Operations Associate – Corporate Reorganization

M&T Bank

Entry Level Operations Associate processing corporate actions for publicly traded securities in financial services. Joining a team focused on accuracy and timeliness in corporate reorganization.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeAmherst • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $21 - $34 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process and reconcile corporate actions, including mandatory events such as mergers, restructurings, and entitlement postings to client accounts
Interpret and validate data from internal systems and external vendors to ensure accuracy of client holdings and transaction activity
Perform account balancing, suspense reconciliation, and exception research to resolve discrepancies
Support high-volume, detail-oriented transaction processing across cash, securities, and asset movements
Partner with internal teams including Financial Advisors, Investment Managers, and Operations to resolve transaction-related issues
Complete independent verification of transactions processed by team members to ensure accuracy and control integrity
Monitor shared team inboxes to manage incoming requests, prioritize work, and meet service level expectations
Assist in processing class actions and other corporate event-related activities tied to client holdings
Identify, escalate, and help resolve risk, compliance, or control issues in accordance with regulatory and internal standards
Contribute to process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and client experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience
1+ years’ general work experience
Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (preferred)
Internship or early professional experience in a corporate or financial services environment (preferred)
Comfort working with technology and learning new systems quickly
Experience with or exposure to Excel or other data tools (preferred)
Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately in high-volume settings
A demonstrated ability to learn quickly, adapt to new processes, and take on increasing complexity over time
Solid organizational and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
retirement plans
40 hours of paid volunteer time each year

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Hard Skills & Tools

data validationtransaction processingaccount balancingsuspense reconciliationexception researchprocess improvementrisk managementcompliancecorporate actionsclass actions

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillscommunication skillsability to learn quicklyadaptabilityproblem-solvingteam collaborationprioritizationaccuracyclient experience

Certifications

Associate’s degree