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Director - Merchant & Embedded Banking

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001 Manufacturers and Traders Trust Co

Buffalo, NY (In Person)

$206,300 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 days ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/20/2026

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Job Description

Overview:
Responsible for front the product strategy, operations, implementation and account management of Merchant and Embedded Banking solutions.
Primary Responsibilities:
Develops product strategy, innovation and risk and operational support for Merchant and Commercial business. Oversees the integration of banking services into non-traditional platforms, such as apps, websites, or IoT devices. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless user experiences, compliance with regulations, and effective technical implementation. Strategic planning, partnership management, product development, and risk assessment to drive the success of embedded banking initiatives. Develops differentiated customer experiences to support Digital and non-Digital product value propositions. Reviews existing product lines, ensuring there is both product line strategy and clarity around opportunity being pursued, target segments, customer needs, value proposition differentiation, and connectivity with broader Bank customer segment strategies. Leads efforts to revitalize or develop new products to serve the needs and win with Middle Market and B2B segments. Leads the overall process across strategy, discovery, ideation, economics, development and comprehensive go-to-market launch campaigns. Partners with various business line heads across the Bank to manage the P&L performance of the Commercial Payments business, ensuring the right product margins, acquisition economics, credit performance and pricing. Works closely with partners in Marketing, Finance, Business Banking, TM sales and other organizations across the enterprise. Sets product line vision, strategy and management. Manages financial performance and solution product line profitability. Designs and delivers innovative products and services and improve the internal and external client experience. Motivates and incents sales force to drive value. Ensures the Bank is aligned with appropriate vendors that differentiate us among our peers and competition to create winning conditions. Exercise usual authority of a manager concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, performance management and terminations. 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:
Responsible for businesses that are Bank wide Commercial Payments solutions with over 20,000 clients generating over $90 million in revenue to the Bank.
Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
10-50 FTEs.
Education and Experience Required:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 15 years' experience in Treasury Management, Embedded Banking, Merchant, FX and Trade businesses inclusive of 10 years' experience as a TM, Embedded Banking and FX Sales leader, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 19 years' higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 15 years' years' experience in Treasury Management, Embedded Banking, Merchant, FX and Trade businesses. Minimum 6 years management experience. Demonstrated thought leadership and strategic experience Broad knowledge of payment trends, digital solutions and disruptors in payments Deep customer focus Familiarity with techniques to uncover insights and innovation Innovative thinker that can drive change through an organization Attract talent to the organization as well as maintain and motivate existing staff to drive value to their clients and revenue to the
Bank Education and Experience Preferred:
Physical Requirements:
Not applicable #
LI-LA1 M&T
Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $154,700.00 - $257,900.00 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 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