Property Preservation Specialist II; Hybrid - Getzville, NY

Work Location/Arrangement

This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work four (4) days every week at M&T Bank's Getzville, NY office.

This position is an integral role within M&T's property preservation team that will execute day-to-day functions including reviewing monthly property inspections provided by vendors to decide if securing is needed, to confirm vacancy, to review property conditions, and/or assist inspectors with gaining access to the property. Part of reviewing property conditions includes monitoring the insurance claim process for damaged properties and repair bids placed by our vendors.

Liaise with our Vendors, Accounting, Claims, and Foreclosure groups. Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies as well as investor guidelines. 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. Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.

Complete other related duties as assigned.

This position is an integral role within M&T’s property preservation team that will execute day-to-day functions including reviewing monthly property inspections provided by vendors to decide if securing is needed, to confirm vacancy, to review property conditions, and/or assist inspectors with gaining access to the property. Part of reviewing property conditions includes monitoring the insurance claim process for damaged properties and repair bids placed by our vendors.

Liaise with our Vendors, Accounting, Claims, and Foreclosure groups.

• Reviewing and monitoring various Property Preservation securing tasks to determine what actions are needed.
• Reviewing inspection reports provided by vendors on their designated systems.
• Monitor damaged properties for outstanding repair bids, insurance claims, and claim settlement.
• Liaise with Property Preservation Vendors, Accounting, Claims and Foreclosure groups.
• Review monthly inspections based on vacancy reports provided by vendor.
• Adhere to applicable compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with Company or regulatory standards and policies.
• 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.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

This position interacts with internal CAM departments and external third-party property preservation vendors.

• A combined 3 years of higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 1 year Mortgage Default and/or Property preservation experience.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and email software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Motivated, team player with a positive and friendly attitude.
• Strong analytical ability and problem-solving skills.
• Very strong work ethic and ability to work independently.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years’ Mortgage Default, Loss Mitigation, Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, and/or Property Preservation experience.
• Property Preservation experience is ideal.
• Knowledge of M&T Bank systems.

M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $20.55 - $34.25 Hourly (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.

Getzville, New York, United States of America