Business Systems Analyst Commercial and Credit Banking (Buffalo)

Senior Business Analyst

The Commercial and Credit Banking team delivers and supports technology across Credit, Web, Payments, Capital Markets, and Treasury. We build secure, innovative solutions that empower customers to conduct business efficiently while driving measurable business value.

We are seeking a Senior Business Analyst to lead moderately complex to complex initiatives from proposal through post-implementation. This role bridges business needs and technology execution, ensuring applications meet user expectations and regulatory standards. You will serve as a functional lead, mentor junior analysts, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead functional design and testing efforts for enterprise-wide initiatives, compliance requirements, and BAU system enhancements.
• Prepare detailed functional specifications, test plans, and test cases; execute and validate results.
• Facilitate backlog reviews and proactively identify gaps in user storiesasking what-if questions to ensure completeness.
• Collaborate with product owners to validate implementation accuracy and business alignment.
• Engage in data modeling and ERD diagram interpretation to support system integration and conversion efforts.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure seamless implementation and post-launch stability.
• Act as Test Coordinator for large initiatives involving multiple applications and teams.
• Support Commercial Customer Onboarding applications and related systems.
• Monitor scope, regulatory compliance, and adherence to corporate technology standards.
• Drive resolution of issues during testing and post-implementation phases.
• Promote a culture of belonging and innovation aligned with the M&T Bank brand.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

What Sets You Apart

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $70,023.60 - $116,706.01 Annual (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.