CIO for Consumer & Business Banking

Chief Information Officer For Consumer And Business Banking

M&T Bank is seeking a Chief Information Officer for Consumer and Business Banking responsible for deep expertise in : consumer and business banking technologies, driving technology strategy, digital transformation, change management and risk & regulatory governance to ensure scalable growth, modernization and operational excellence across these domains.

Responsibilities include :

Define and execute the technology strategy for Consumer and Business Banking in alignment with the bank's broader digital transformation objectives

Work with senior management in and outside of Technology to support the delivery of complex technology projects and activities

Lead large scale digital transformation initiatives, including core platform, modernization, cloud migration, and automation efforts

Oversee existing applications and implement scalable technologies to maintain and enhance Consumer and Business Banking ecosystem

Champion, Agile and DevOps practices, enhancing delivery, speed, and operational resiliency

Ensure regulatory compliance and security across all consumer and business banking platforms

Manage a team of engineering directors and senior managers; total staff ~200 FTE

Build a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous growth & development

Partner closely with risk, compliance, operations, and data teams to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise standards

Manage strategic relationships with vendors and professional organizations to remain current on industry trends and best practices for supported systems and businesses

Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations

Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management

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

Minimum Experience Required :

Minimum of Associates' degree and 15 years' proven and progressive technology, management and / or large program leadership experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 17 years' higher education and / or work experience, including a minimum of 15 years' technology, management and / or large program leadership experience

Minimum of 6 years' managerial experience

Strong background in consumer banking technology, mortgage technology and / or business banking technology

Expertise with legacy core banking systems as well as modern digital platforms, API and cloud native architecture

Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks

Prior experience working on multiple projects of a complex nature

Proven track record of leading enterprise transformation, and change initiatives.

Prior experience encouraging team work and serving as role model when leading and directing others

Experience understanding technical, business, and operational impacts of a project or problem

Experience leading large numbers of employees (200+) on multiple teams often in different geographic locations and time zones

Expertise in presenting to senior management

Preferred Experience :

Prior experience as a CIO, CTO or divisional tech executive within a large financial institution

Experience leading cross, functional teams, and vendor partner ecosystems

Master's degree

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $157,495.91 - $292,492.42 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

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