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Community Branch Management Program - Syracuse East

M&T Bank

Syracuse, NYJob$29.57–43.99/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$29.57–43.99/hr
Location
Syracuse, NY
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Community Branch Management Program is a one-year accelerated leadership development program in M&T Bank’s Consumer Bank. Branch Management Trainees participate in classroom training, departmental presentations, leadership interactions, special projects, and market-specific on-the-job training. The program prepares trainees for entry-level professional or management roles in an assigned branch, based on individual performance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

BankingFinancial SkillsCommunicationCoachingLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsCustomer EngagementTransaction ProcessingProduct KnowledgeSalesRelationship ManagementRisk ManagementFraud PreventionAnalytical SkillsComputer SkillsPresentation Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's or MS/MBAGPA 3.0+Customer-Facing Retail Experience

Full job description

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 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:

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/A

Education 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.

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,158 open Banking jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$29.57–43.99/hr
  • New York median$23–31/hr84 hourly ranges
  • US median$23–30/hr669 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $36.78/hr, is 39% above the New York median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the top quarter of Banking hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 169 open Banking jobs in New York and 2,158 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Banking postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (1,270 postings).
Education
188 of the 2,158 open Banking jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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