Data Scientist III - Enterprise Risk (Hybrid - Buffalo, NY)

OVERVIEW: The Data Scientist on the Enterprise Risk Reporting team helps turn complex risk and compliance data into clear, reliable insights used by senior leaders, regulators, and business partners across the organization. This role focuses on building and maintaining analytical datasets, automated reports, and data models that support enterprise‑level risk reporting, governance, and decision‑making. This position is well‑suited for candidates with a strong background in reporting, analytics, or business intelligence who are interested in applying data science skills in a regulated, business‑critical environment. What Success Looks Like in this Role: Reports are accurate, well‑documented, and trusted by leadership and stakeholders Manual reporting processes are streamlined or automated Data issues are identified early and resolved proactively Business partners clearly understand the story the data is telling Reporting solutions are scalable, repeatable, and resilient POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: Build and maintain analytical datasets used for enterprise risk, compliance, and regulatory reporting Develop, test, and validate data models, calculations, and logic to ensure accurate and consistent reporting Design and enhance dashboards, reports, and automated deliverables used by leadership, risk committees, and regulators Work with large, complex data sources to identify trends, exceptions, and emerging risks Partner with business, risk, and technology teams to understand reporting needs and translate them into data solutions Support the automation of manual reporting processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness Perform data quality checks and investigate discrepancies to ensure reporting is reliable and audit‑ready Document data logic, report definitions, and processes so reporting can be easily understood and maintained 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. MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years higher education and/ or work experience, including a minimum of 3 years related experience in Analytics, Data Science, Information Systems, Finance, Business, or a related field Experience in analytics, reporting, business intelligence, or data analysis roles Strong experience working with data sets using SQL and/or similar querying tools Experience building or maintaining reporting solutions (e.g., dashboards, automated reports, or analytics tools) Ability to explain data findings clearly to non‑technical partners Strong attention to detail and comfort working in structured, process‑driven environments Experience validating data and ensuring accuracy before results are shared IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED: Experience in risk management, compliance, audit, finance, or regulated industries (e.g., banking, insurance, or financial services) Experience with modern reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms Familiarity with data pipelines, dataflows, or automated reporting processes Experience working with large enterprise data environments or centralized data platforms Exposure to data modeling, forecasting, or trend analysis Comfort documenting processes, calculations, and reporting logic for audit or governance purposes Experience supporting executive‑level or regulatory reporting M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $85,800.00 - $143,000.00 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