2025 Community Branch Management Program - Vermont North

Overview:The Community Branch Management Program (CBMP) is an accelerated leadership development program designed to provide participants with a deep dive into the Customer Centric world of the Consumer Bank. During this 1-year program, Branch Management Trainees engage in a variety of Core Training sessions which includes classroom training, departmental overview presentations and observations, interactions with Senior Leadership across the Retail Bank, and special projects that arise. Branch Trainees will also have On-the-Job (OJT) responsibilities which will vary by market and are assigned by the mentoring manager.Primary Responsibilities:

Community Branch Management Program Core Training – Branch Management Trainees will complete a one-year training program while creating and adding value to the Retail and Consumer Bank. Trainees will participate in training throughout the one-year program to learn banking, basic financial skills, effective communication and coaching practices, and advanced leadership/interpersonal skills. Throughout this time, trainees will develop a solid understanding of banking functions, processes, and operations by engaging with customers to identify financial needs across all product and service lines, resolving complex service issues, and completing accurate and timely processing of various types of transactions. Trainees will also collaborate with local small business leaders to grow community partnerships as well as taking an active role in coaching and developing their team to achieve their individual career goals.

On-the-Job Training - The fundamental skills taught in core training are combined with OTJ training based on individual needs of the branch and Market. Job specific training will cover departmental risk policies, procedures, systems, and financial products. Upon completion of the CBMP, Branch Management Trainees will have basic skills necessary to become entry-level professionals and/or managers in their assigned branch, based on individual performance.

Branch Network Training – Branch Trainees will learn numerous functions relating to operations, service, and sales in preparation for a Branch Leadership position. This will include:

Exposure opportunities to master communication and personal interaction skills, detailed product knowledge, maintaining operational efficiencies, sales skills, and achievement of sales goals.

Playing a key role in the Customer Experience, Relationship Management (customer assessments, profiling for sales opportunities, account opening and lead-focused outbound calling) and Risk Management (audit requirements, fraud prevention, Know Your Customer (KYC), customer information profile (CIP) and branch operations).

Learning all product and service lines to be able to engage with customers to identify financial needs, resolve service issues, and complete accurate and timely processing of teller transactions.

Learning to collaborate with local small business leaders to grow your community partnerships as well as how to coach and develop a team to achieve their individual, personal, and career goals.

Other Assigned Duties:

Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.

Promote an environment that supports diversity 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:The Community Branch Management Program (CBMP) is an accelerated leadership development program designed to provide participants with a deep dive into the Consumer Bank. During this 1-year program, Branch Management Trainees engage in various of Core Training sessions and On-the-Job (OJT) responsibilities which will vary by market and are assigned by the mentoring manager.Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities:N/AEducation and Experience Required:Bachelor’s (or MS/MBA) candidates with:

Minimum Cumulative GPA 3.0

Customer facing/retail work experience

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Demonstrated presentation skills

Proven leadership abilities

Demonstrated analytical & computer skills

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 $29.57 - $43.99 per hour. 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.LocationBurlington, Vermont, United States of AmericaM&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.