Technology Team Lead

Company: M&T Bank
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

At M&T Tech, we---re a team of makers, doers, and builders, working to create the most advanced technology solutions in banking. We---re not your stereotypical suit and tie bankers: we---re an innovative team of leading tech experts, pushing boundaries, and taking risks. We---re building an agile team of the most skilled and creative workers to solve complex problems, architect solutions, write high-performance software, and chart our new path, all to make the lives of our customers, and the communities that we serve, better. Join us and be part of something new as we build tomorrow---s bank, today. Consumer, Business and Digital Banking --- We work with our retail banking, business banking, consumer lending, mortgage and digital banking businesses to define far reaching technology strategies to evolve our customer experiences, to make us easier to do business with and to deliver solutions that provide real value. This includes all core consumer deposit, loan and payment processing and servicing platforms; all core channel systems for retail branches, ATMs and call centers; custom built online and mobile banking platforms; and mtb.com and marketing ecosystem capabilities.Primary Responsibilities: Manage and participate in consults with client management in the analysis of short-range business requirements and recommend innovations that anticipate future impact of changing business requirements. Responsible for building a positive client relationship.Monitor the technology direction of the industry and vendor applications. Research and initiate change to the status quo, when necessary. Responsible for vendor and product analysis and recommendations.Oversee application development, support testing efforts, technology infrastructure/project management and other technology domains. Serve as subject matter expert in assigned area of responsibility.Build rapport within the organization. Communicate and develop a professional level of communication and cooperation.Maintain relationships with vendors and professional organizations. Control the activities of the teams, assign personnel to various projects and direct their activities.Ensure completion of schedules. Responsible for short-term staffing planning.Implement technology consistent with Division standards and long-range plans. Ensure adherence to all Department and Technology standards and procedures, including all documentation requirements.May translate requirements to assist staff in preparing detailed specifications for system enhancements. Manage recommended designs based on business and technology requirements. Identify issues and concerns.Manage monitoring project plans; may coordinate major project activities. Remain current on activities outside the team that may impact the team or client environment.Develop and manage multiple cost center budgets.Recommend and initiate new policies and procedures that improve the performance and effectiveness of the Department.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 diversity 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 and Experience Required: Minimum of an Associate---s degree and 7 years--- technology or systems management/leadership experience, or in lieu of a degree a combined minimum of 9 years--- higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 7 years--- technology or systems management/leadership experienceCapable of working on multiple projects of a complex natureProficiency with project management, word processing and spreadsheet applicationsComplete understanding of the system development life cycleExcellent problem-solving skills to assist in issue resolutionFamiliar with application development software and hardware platformsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent analytical skillsExcellent decision-making skillsStrong project management skillsStrong presentation skillsExperience encouraging teamwork and serving as role model when leading and directing othersUnderstand technical, business and operational impacts of a project or problemAbout M&TM&T Bank is a Top 20 US bank holding company and one of the best performing and financial stable regional banks in the country, we offer our technology employees a wide range of performance-based career development opportunities. We have a strong commitment to our customers and the communities we serve, and we continue to grow with a focus on the future. So, when looking to advance your career, look to M&T. Grow with us.LocationBuffalo, New York, United States of AmericaFull time

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