Management Development Program

Since 1983, M&T’s Management Development Program (MDP) has helped thousands of bright and motivated students make a seamless transition from college to career.

What You Can Expect


  • A year-long non-rotational training program, consisting of a year long project, designed to strengthen your leadership skills such as the ability to create vision, build alliances, drive results and much more​

  • Direct-position placement where you can immediately provide value

  • Intensive training in communication, leadership and introduction to banking that enables you to apply these skills in critical roles

  • Access to an instant peer group and networking opportunities to help you learn and grow within the bank

Hit the ground running in a real role.

Work in functional areas like wealth services, finance, audit, risk, consumer lending, human resources, marketing, strategy & analytics, operations, or technology.

Program Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s (or MS/MBA) candidates with less than one year of full-time work experience or less than 6 years of military experience

  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above

  • Superior interpersonal skills and experience in making presentations

  • Strong analytical ability and leadership experience 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Work visa sponsorship not offered for this role

Apply for the Management Development Program

Ready to build your future at M&T Bank? Contact your college or university’s career center to apply for the program.

M&T Bank Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including disabilities and veterans. 
M&T Bank Corporation has policies and procedures in place to promote a drug-free workplace.
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