Senior Research Analyst

Overview

Identifies, recommends and defends individual investments and/or implementation vehicles to improve portfolio outcomes for clients. Conducts deep fundamental credit analysis and relative value assessment to support portfolio decision-making.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop new and innovative investment ideas based on fundamental and relative value analysis.
• Conduct fundamental analysis of individual companies including analyzing financial statements, credit ratings, and industry trends.
• Build and maintain independent financial models and perform in-depth credit reviews for issuers under coverage.
• Recommend buy, hold and sell decisions based on fundamental credit analysis and relative value evaluation.
• Collaborate with client‑facing colleagues to strengthen their understanding of investment solutions.
• Participate in client and prospect meetings to help solidify current relationships and to develop new business.
• Analyze portfolio risks, exposures and performance drivers.
• Manage and allocate research work to less experienced teammates.
• Prepare documentation to communicate portfolio performance, investment options, risks and pending decisions.
• Conduct regular meetings and calls to discuss organizational developments, investment strategy and performance/risk.
• Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.
• 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.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience
• Strong understanding of capital markets and current knowledge of the state of the industry
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• Proficient with common industry tools, including Bloomberg, Excel, FactSet and Morningstar Direct
• Highly analytical, research‑driven skill set
• Prior experience communicating insights to internal and external stakeholders

Education & Experience Preferred

• Master Degree and minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience
• CFA, progress toward obtaining CFA designation
• Advanced Degree
• Network of industry contacts
• Experience mentoring and developing junior teammates
• Experience working with large datasets, analytical tools, or evolving research technologies (e.g., quantitative platforms or AI-enabled workflows)

Pay Range

Pay range for this position is $128,100.00 - $213,500.00 Annual (USD).

Location

Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America

About M&T Bank

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunities

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