Jack of All Trades, Master of None - Vice President M&T Bank Employee Review

2.0
May 23, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Health benefits are fair for the industry.

Cons

M&T’s culture is stuck in the past. It works to be both a community bank and a large regional player but the result is a bank thats a jack of all trades and master of none. The bank’s biggest weakness is its approach to managing human capital. First, management believes tenure is the font of nearly all knowledge and value. Second, they believe the best people self-select into staying for decades when in fact their most talented employees typically walk out the door within three to five years of being hired. Third, there is very little accountability for poor performance resulting in entire departments and teams being populated by under performers and creating roadblocks to customer service. The human capital problems of the bank drive dysfunction in every facet - from customer facing teams in commercial and retail segments to credit and operations. Senior management does not recognize the human capital problem as an issue, believing its an operational issue.

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5.0
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Pros

Culture, Community, Development, Learning, Growth Opportunities

Cons

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1.0
Jul 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The team members were generally supportive, and the role offered exposure to probate and estate administration. It can be a starting point for gaining experience in a specialized area of banking.

Cons

Many of the advertised benefits of the role did not align with the day-to-day reality. Opportunities for growth, training, and process improvement were limited, and the workload often felt driven by volume rather than quality. Communication and expectations could be inconsistent, making it difficult to feel supported or set up for long-term success.

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