2027 Technology Development Program - Cybersecurity (Insider Threat)

Overview:

Participates in the Bank's Technology Development Program (TDP), a two-year development program designed to build technical expertise within Cybersecurity. Participants gain hands-on experience supporting two Cybersecurity teams across the two years, providing exposure to multiple cybersecurity disciplines while developing technical skills, business acumen, and a strong foundation for a long-term career in Cybersecurity.

Insider Threat:

The Cybersecurity Insider Threat team helps protect M&T's sensitive data, systems, and information assets by identifying, preventing, and investigating potential insider risks. The team works to reduce the risk of negligent, accidental, or malicious activities that could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of critical systems and data. Through monitoring, investigations, data protection controls, and collaboration with partners across the Bank, the team helps safeguard sensitive information and strengthen M&T's overall cybersecurity posture.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Mentor with experienced technology staff to develop in-depth technical skills in Cybersecurity.
• Complete a series of rotations within Cybersecurity, over a set timeframe, in multiple technical disciplines beyond original discipline, to gain a broader understanding of them, how they are utilized at the Bank and how they work together to deliver solutions and services to internal and external customers.
• Determine post-program assignment in one of the core areas through career path design, performance, assessment, and interest.
• 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.

Scope of Responsibilities:

The Bank’s Technology Development Program is a rotational training program for Bachelor degreed individuals in a technical discipline. The Program is designed with flexibility to shape the jobholder’s career and expand their career objectives. The Program offers a combination of career planning, technical and competency-based training mentorship with challenging assessments designed to accelerate one’s career with the Bank.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology related field
• Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0
• Demonstrated experienced with an Information Technology discipline, such as Data Networking, Application Development, Platform Operating Systems, Database, Data Analytics or Information Security
• Understanding of hardware configurations and software concepts in the current environment and future technologies
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven influencing skills
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaborative focus
• Analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, database and presentation software
• Knowledge of Agile Methodologies and Ceremonies

• Work Visa Sponsorship not offered for this role

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Intermediate to advanced programming skills in one or more pertinent languages
• Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2
• Experience from technology internships

Physical Requirements:

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Location

About Us

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.

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