Director-Talent Assessment and Development

Location:

Buffalo NY or Boston MA Overview:

Builds and leads the bank's Leadership Assessment and Development (LA&D) Center of Excellence. Works closely with the Chief Talent Officer, Office of the Chair, Human Resources and Business leaders to strengthen and create a unique succession pipeline. Bring fact-based, data-driven approaches—rooted in I/O psychology and the bank's leadership competency model—to talent assessment, selection and development.

Primary Responsibilities:

Leadership Assessment Build and lead a leadership assessment center of excellence that links directly to our competency model and accelerates our succession pipeline with fact-based, data-driven approaches Conduct internal and external executive assessments Oversee vendors and independent contractors who conduct assessments on our behalf, driving consistency and inter-rater reliability Train internal and external teams to conduct assessments at various levels Aggregate and analyze assessment data to help the bank understand pipeline strengths/gaps, and make better/faster decisions about talent Build a suite of online assessment tools—e.g. self-assessment, development planning, 360s—leveraging the bank's Perceptyx employee survey platform Leadership Coaching Design the firm's coaching philosophy and outcome-based approach Manage external and internal coaching pool, aligning coaches to our approach Train internal and external coaches in assessment and coaching techniques to drive measurable outcomes Coach executives Engage with leadership teams to coach/improve effectiveness

Leadership Development:

Work closely with our Enterprise Learning team to: Strengthen the ties among Precision Leadership™ and our leadership competency model Design and build development content/experiences (tied to assessment tools) for leadership competency development Integrate assessment and competency development into our pipeline programs (e.g. SLDP, RL, etc.) Evaluate and potentially redesign programs currently outsourced to vendors (e.g. LAL) Succession Support the Chief Talent Officer, HR Leadership Team, and the Office of the Chair to ensure all the above measurably strengthens our succession pipeline Drive strong focus on fact-based objectivity and accountability Increase effectiveness of developmental job moves and other experiences based on science, not subjectivity Working closely with our engagement and belonging team, reduce bias and drive faster progress to create a unique senior leader pool Understand and adhere to the Company's risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company's Risk Appetite. Design, implement, maintain and enhance internal controls to mitigate risk on an ongoing basis. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management. 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:

Within and across businesses/functions, this position will enable the bank to deliver: Stronger, deeper, and more unique executive succession pipeline Measurably improved leadership that helps us evolve our community bank model, unleash growth, and remain consistently profitable Efficient, effective, and consistent approaches to assess, coach, and develop leaders at all levels

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

None Education and Experience Required:

Master's degree in I/O psychology or related discipline and a minimum of 8 years' assessment, coaching, and development or related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 14 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 8 years' assessment, coaching, and development or related experience Demonstrated history of leveraging core principles of psychology and data-driven approaches to measurably improve enterprise leadership Experience working collaboratively in a flat, multi-disciplinary team Success positively influencing senior executives and HR subject matter experts Experience adapting and learning quickly in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Strong analytical skills High level of proficiency with pertinent and industry specific software

Education and Experience Preferred:

PhD in I/O psychology or related discipline Financial services experience Consulting experience (preferably in a leadership consultancy) Understanding of the mission of a community bank

Physical Requirements:

Travel estimate: 20% M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $172,100.00 - $286,800.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate's particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. Location Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America Great companies have an enduring sense of purpose. At M&T, our purpose is a simple one: make a difference in people's lives and uplift the communities we serve. M&T Bank Corporation is a financial holding company headquartered in Buffalo, New York. M&T's affiliates offer advice, guidance, expertise and solutions across the entire financial spectrum, combining M&T Bank's traditional banking services with the wealth management and institutional capabilities offered by Wilmington Trust. M&T Bank has a network of over 1,000 branches and 2,200 ATMs that span 12 states from Maine to Virginia and Washington, D.C. For more than 165 years, M&T has strived to take an active role in our communities and build long-lasting relationships with our customers. We are a bank for communities—combining the capabilities of a large bank with the care of a locally focused institution. As an employer of choice, we are proud to offer competitive benefits ranging from medical and retirement to forty hours of paid volunteer time, each year. Our core values - integrity, ownership, collaboration, curiosity, and candor - drive the work we do. We seek to further build upon our record of success by bringing in top talent and fresh skill sets while continuing to support the growth and development of all our team members. View M&T's Human Capital Report to learn more. Ready to join our team? Submit your application today! If you are unable to apply through this site due to technical issues or need an accommodation to apply, please contact us at careersitesupport@mtb.com for assistance. M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws. M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug free workplace. Career Site Privacy Notice