Lead Business Analytics & Reporting Analyst(Retail Banking Pricing, Products, Performance & Risk)- Buffalo NY/ hybrid

About this role

Overview:  Join a newly formed, high-impact team focused on driving strategic insights and operational excellence across M&T Bank’s retail banking network. This role sits at the intersection of data, strategy, and customer experience – supporting front-line teams with actionable insights, improving reporting and processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You’ll be a key player in shaping how we understand our product portfolio, customer profitability, and banker performance across markets.

What You’ll Do: • Lead Strategic Reporting & Insights : Own the development and evolution of executive-level dashboards and reporting tools that provide visibility into sales performance, product accuracy, and customer outcomes.

• Drive Data-Backed Decision Making : Analyze large datasets to uncover customer and business insights, identify trends, and support strategic initiatives across pricing, forecasting, and competitive positioning.

• Enhance Processes & Automation : Streamline existing reporting processes, implement automation solutions, and continuously improve operational workflows to increase efficiency and reduce error rates.

• Support Front-Line Success : Partner with regional and market managers to deliver insights that help bankers understand their goals, performance, and coaching opportunities – ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and customer service excellence.

• Lead Cross-Functional Projects : Collaborate with business partners, technology teams, and vendors to implement new systems, resolve issues, and support audits and compliance testing.

• Be a Strategic Partner : Go beyond order-taking – engage stakeholders to understand the “why” behind requests, challenge assumptions, and deliver solutions that drive real business value.

• Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities : Serves as a mentor and trusted advisor to junior team members. May provide leadership and direction to support skill development, performance growth, and team collaboration.

Education and Experience Required: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

• 4+ years of experience in business analytics, reporting, or strategic operations

Education and Experience Preferred: • Proficiency in SQL and understanding of relational databases

• Strong business acumen and ability to translate data into actionable insights

• Experience with Tableau or Power BI

• Experience with Alteryx

• Proven ability to create executive-level dashboards and tell compelling stories with data

• Background in customer insights, product performance, and process improvement

• Experience working with stakeholders across departments and resolving conflicting viewpoints

• Relationship-building and stakeholder management

• Strategic problem-solving and curiosity-driven mindset

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and drive clarity

Working Model & Office Location: This is a hybrid position requiring four days in-office per week. Eligible candidates must live within commuting distance to 345 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203.

Why Join Us? This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing team that’s shaping the future of retail banking at M&T. You’ll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with passionate professionals, and have the autonomy to make a real impact

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $74,600.00 - $124,400.00 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

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