Senior Administrative Assistant - Legal; Hybrid in Wilmington, DE

Work Arrangement / Location

Hybrid position requiring in‑office work four days per week. Must be based in M&T Bank's Wilmington, DE office.

Provides high level, more complex secretarial/administrative support to senior management employees or groups in the bank.

• Serve as liaison between manager and bank personnel, responding to questions and issues on departmental matters.
• Create non‑routine correspondence and communications on behalf of manager.
• Perform high‑level administrative/project assignments, relieving management of many day‑to‑day operations and ensuring smooth functioning of the department.
• Prepare and arrange business presentations, management letters, and other communications to include agendas and meeting minutes.
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendar for manager and other attorneys within the team.
• Coordinate all travel arrangements.
• Prepare disbursements and billings for approval.
• Maintain financial expense records and handle expense management for the team.
• Receive service of process.
• Adhere to compliance/operational risk controls in accordance with company or regulatory standards and policies.
• Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
• Maintain internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with issues raised by external regulators.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree or equivalent in experience.
• 4 years progressive secretarial/administrative support experience with demonstrated development of skills on‑the‑job.
• Experience managing Outlook calendars for senior leaders.
• Travel management experience: booking/managing travel arrangements & addressing needed changes for senior leaders.
• Extensive Microsoft Office Suite experience, especially with Word & Outlook.
• Expense management experience.
• SAP Concur or other expense & travel management system(s) experience.
• Highly organized, able to prioritize, manage urgent tasks/requests, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Self‑starter who takes initiative.
• Strong critical thinking & problem‑solving skills.

• Legal administrative experience preferred.
• Experience supporting senior staff members highly preferred.
• Team player willing to work with inter‑department administrative assistants and other departments.
• Willing to take on additional tasks as requested.

Pay range: $22.61 - $37.67 hourly (USD).

• Competitive benefits including medical and retirement plans.
• Forty hours of paid volunteer time each year.

M&T Bank is unwavering when it comes to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, age, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.